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A drugs lord's exotic pets got out of control in Colombia — it's the tale of the so-called "cocaine hippos."

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting on the debt ceiling on Tuesday. Here's a look at their relationship.

Zelenskyy's expected appearance on Sunday comes as Western allies harden their resolve in support of Ukraine. Russia's military aggression toward its neighbor is on top of the G-7 summit's agenda.

NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews Rice as she leaves her job as top domestic policy adviser to President Biden. Rice says that on divisive subjects, the best hope was often to take the least bad option.

As Republicans continue to stand by Donald Trump and the Supreme Court marks the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision, independent voters across the country weigh in on the top issues of the day.

After determining that the Syrian government has crossed a red line by using chemical weapons, the White House has agreed to start sending military aid to the rebels. Some analysts think it may be too late to tip the balance in Syria, where Assad's forces backed by Hezbollah, Iran and Russia have been gaining ground.

Forecasters at the Federal Reserve warn of a possible recession later this year. This past week brought new insights into how Americans are working, spending, and coping with inflation.

A drop in the numbers of fierce beasts worldwide might seem like good news for deer and antelope. But expanding herds of grass-eaters leave stream banks naked and vulnerable to erosion, and can even change the stream's course, according to scientists calling for more protection of large predators.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken held the first of two days of talks with officials in Beijing. Blinken is the first member of President Biden's cabinet to visit China.

In a short speech, Putin talked about the mutiny and said he was always in charge. Russian authorities have dropped the charges against the mercenary leader and others involved in the brief rebellion.