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Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew (center) speaks with (from left) Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., Ellicott Dredges GM Craig Murdock and CFO Joseph Wendel during a tour of the company's manufacturing facility in March. Lew was on hand to promote investment in American

Congress Leaves For Recess Without Reauthorizing Export-Import Bank

3:59pm July 01, 2015

by Juana Summers

A government agency is about to close. The Export-Import Bank has helped U.S. companies sell goods abroad for decades, but it will likely wind down operations after July 1 if Congress doesn't act.

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Puerto Rico's Governor Seeks To Delay Debt Payments

3:59pm July 01, 2015

by Greg Allen

Puerto Rico's governor said Monday night that the commonwealth can't pay its bills. He also said that big changes are needed to get the economy growing, so it can pay down its debt in the future.

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Iran Nuclear Negotiators Extend Deadline To Reach Final Agreement

3:58pm July 01, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Robert Einhorn, senior fellow at Brookings Institution, and former member of President Obama's Iran negotiating team, for the latest on the Iran nuclear talks deadline.

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In The Aftermath Of Charleston, Many Whites Ask What They Can Do To Fight Racism

3:55pm July 01, 2015

by Karen Grigsby Bates

As white Americans wonder how they can best help people of color engaged in social justice movements now, here are some suggestions.

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The U.S. Supreme Court gave a reprieve to Texas clinics that provide abortion services.

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Supreme Court Reprieve Lets 10 Texas Abortion Clinics Stay Open For Now

3:42pm July 01, 2015

by Carrie Feibel

Abortion providers and foes react to the Supreme Court's action that will allow 10 abortion clinics in Texas to remain open until a state law that would close them can be fully reviewed by the court.

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Brazilian President Mends Ties With President Obama On White House Visit

3:42pm July 01, 2015

by Scott Horsley

President Obama sought to downplay any major impact the Greek debt crisis could have on the U.S. economy. He spoke at a news conference with the president of Brazil and also addressed the ongoing talks on Iran's nuclear program and his administration's recent wins on the domestic policy front.

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U.S. And Cuba To Formally Re-Establish Diplomatic Ties

3:41pm July 01, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

For the first time since Dwight Eisenhower was president, the U.S. will have an embassy in Cuba. The two countries are to announce on Wednesday that they'll open embassies in Havana and in Washington.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Does The Drip, Drip, Drip Of Clinton's Email Controversy Matter?

3:39pm July 01, 2015

by Tamara Keith

The State Department will release another set of emails from Hillary Clinton's time as secretary of state on Tuesday. The email issue may dog the Democratic candidate for her entire campaign.

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Chris Christie Becomes 14th Republican Presidential Candidate

3:39pm July 01, 2015

by Mara Liasson

With New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the race, there are now 14 Republican candidates for president. Two more are expected to join by the end of July.

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Arturo Martinez watches his wife, Aurora Martinez, put on makeup in their San Rafael, Calif., home. She has Alzheimer's.

Can Technology Ease The Burden Of Caring For People With Dementia?

3:38pm July 01, 2015

by Amy Standen

Things like activity trackers and sensors might make it easier to keep people with dementia safe and help caregivers. Researchers are going to test that idea in the real world.

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