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Vulture investors who bought up bankruptcy claims from FTX could see huge returns
by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
After cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy in 2022, specialized distressed asset investors started buying up the company's debt. They stand to make big profits off the remains of FTX.
Pigeons Are London's Newest Pollution Fighters
by Eleanor Beardsley
Robert Mapplethorpe's Provocative Art Finds A New Home In LA
by Mandalit del Barco
Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland Meets With Top Democrats On The Hill
by Ailsa Chang
Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland makes his first rounds on the Hill Thursday to meet with senators in person. But the only appointments on the schedule are with two Democrats. He has no meetings with Republicans yet.
Congress Grills Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder On Flint Water Crisis
by Rick Pluta
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and the head of the Environmental Protection Agency field questions and attacks from members of Congress over the handling of the Flint, Mich., water crisis.
Demographic Scramble: Donald Trump's Electoral Path To The White House
by Mara Liasson
Donald Trump has a clear if not guaranteed path to the GOP nomination, but could he win the White House? NPR explains what would have to happen in the battle for electoral college votes for him to succeed.
Protests Erupt In Brazil Over President's Alleged Attempt To Shield Predecessor
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
Brazil's president is teetering as angry crowds protest her attempt to name her predecessor to her cabinet — in what critics say is an attempt to shield him from prosecution.
After 14 Years Of Lawsuits, Argentina Reaches Settlement To Repay Debt
by Robert Smith
Argentina is paying up. After a lengthy legal battle that could change how countries borrow money, Argentina has come to a settlement with its most stalwart creditors.
State Department Declares ISIS Attacks On Christians Constitute Genocide
by Tom Gjelten
The State Department says ISIS has committed "genocide" against Christians in Syria and Iraq, but the declaration may add up to more in U.S. domestic politics than in new action against the militants.
Chicago Considers 3 Finalists To Lead Ailing Police Department
by Cheryl Corley
Three finalists have made the cut to be considered as the next top cop in Chicago. The city is battling a high murder rate, distrust of its police and dissatisfaction with the way the mayor handles police shootings, particularly of black men.
Breaking Down How A Contested Convention Could Stop Donald Trump
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to Sasha Issenberg, a journalist with Bloomberg Politics, about delegates for the Republican National Convention in July. As Donald Trump consolidates a significant delegate lead in his attempt to win the Republican presidential nomination, some in the party are discussing how to stop Trump at the Republican National Convention.