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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
Texas considers a bill banning people from 4 countries from buying real estate
by John Ruwitch
A bill prohibiting citizens and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land is being debated in Texas. The proposal has triggered a backlash.
Senate panel presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses, computer system failure
by David Schaper
The agency struggles with aging technology and no permanent leader. Billy Nolen was asked about safety lapses and a computer system failure. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 15, 2023.)
Between July and September, U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills
Congressional Budget Office says if the debt ceiling isn't raised, the U.S. may run out of cash to pay its bills within months. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.
A couple in Turkey, pinned under earthquake rubble, survived the ordeal
by Daniel Estrin
A Turkish man describes how he and his wife survived last week's massive earthquake after their apartment building collapsed around them. (Story first aired on ATC on Feb. 15, 2022.)
Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing its deadliest unit over violence, abuse reports
Following reporting by NPR and the Marshall Project, the Federal Bureau of Prisons cites a culture of abuse in shutting down one of the deadliest prison units in America.
Bozoma Saint John writes of love, loss and survival in 'The Urgent Life'
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Bozoma Saint John about her memoir: The Urgent Life.
Tax authorities in India raid the BBC weeks after it aired critical Modi documentary
by Shalu Yadav
The raids on local offices of the BBC continue for a second day, weeks after it released a documentary critical of Prime Minister Modi. The move again raised concerns about press freedom.
A debt ceiling clash isn't new. Ex-Treasury Secretary Lew looks back on negotiations
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who helped navigate debt-ceiling crises during the Obama administration, about lessons he learned during those past showdowns.
Senate panels are briefed on surveillance balloon and other floating objects
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the classified briefing on the floating objects that have been shot down.
People in Memphis differ on the path forward for the city's police department
by Adrian Florido
Memphis has taken steps to overhaul its police department following Tyre Nichols' death. But the Tennessee city is grappling with how far to take those reforms as it confronts a high crime rate.