Surfing Brand Quiksilver Files For Chapter 11 Protection
The maker of sporting apparel and gear announced that it had entered into a plan to reduce its debt by more than $500 million.
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Many Question Why The U.S. Isn't Taking In More Syrian Refugees
Since the start of the Syrian war, the United States has accepted 1,500 refugees — most of them this year. It could take in 8,000 next year. Many are asking why the U.S. isn't doing more.
2 Female Italian Players Advance At The U.S. Open
Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci have qualified for the women's semis — reportedly the first time two women from Italy have made it that far in the same major tournament.
Trump, Cruz Headline Tea Party Rally Against Iran Nuclear Deal
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz told the crowd that if the Iran deal goes through, the Obama administration will be the "world's leading financier of radical Islamic terrorism."
Puerto Rico's Governor Announces Plan To Reduce $72 Billion Debt
Puerto Rico's governor has announced a plan to reduce the island's $72 billion debt and restore fiscal stability through cutting spending and increasing tax collections. But it also depends on help from Washington, D.C., and renegotiating debt terms with lenders. Unless there's action, Puerto Rico says it will run out of cash by June.
As Opponents Rally Outside The Capitol, Clinton Unveils Broad Iran Plan
As Congress debates the Iran nuclear deal, the presidential candidates — from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump — weigh in on the agreement and expose the political fault lines on national security.
Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Rally Against Iran Nuclear Deal
Donald Trump joined Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on the Capitol for a rally condemning the Iran nuclear deal.
Hillary Clinton Proposes Plan To Restrict Money's Influence In Politics
The amount of money in politics since the 2010 Citizens United decision is staggering. Hillary Clinton came out with a plan Tuesday to address it, but it's a daunting issue for a president to take on.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Jeb Bush's Tax Plan
Bush's tax plan tries to lower tax rates for some of the rich and for corporations, but also sticks it to hedge-fund managers and gives some relief to low-income earners.
Who Are America's Suspected ISIS Followers?
More than 60 U.S. citizens have been accused of joining or supporting the Islamic State in the past two years. NPR has documented their individual cases.