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A worker stands in a construction project in a <em>favela</em>, or shantytown, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The government has helped drive down income inequality by investing in basic services like health care, education and pensions.

What The Stat About The 8 Richest Men Doesn't Tell Us About Inequality

It's a shocking statistic about global inequality that's made worldwide headlines. But some economists don't think it tells the whole story.

The Economy Trump Will Inherit

Donald Trump calls the impact of trade deals on the US a "disaster." But what kind of economy is he really inheriting and how might he affect it? Economics blogger Megan McArdle weighs in.

Lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol are trying to sort how to end the latest debt ceiling standoff.

Democrats say they'll accept the GOP's offer of a temporary debt fix

The agreement could push the fight over how to raise the nation's borrowing limit to December.

In the years after the 9/11 terror attacks, security became omnipresent in Washington, D.C. That includes bollards, Jersey barriers and security barricades like those seen here outside of the U.S. Capitol.

After 9/11 Security Became Omnipresent In Washington, But Threats Are Different Now

After the attacks, barriers and thigh-high cement bollards sprouted up seemingly overnight in Washington, D.C. But new threats show the need for adaptability.

Legal filings in fight between Sheriff and County proliferate

September 6, 2021 — The promised battle between the sheriff and the Board of Supervisors has entered the phase of inconclusive meetings and lengthy court…

Lockdowns have been eased in the United Kingdom, but now there's a new variant called delta plus emerging. Will it take off the way delta did?

People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant

A new coronavirus variant — known as delta plus — has cropped up in the U.K. There's concern it could be more dangerous than the highly contagious delta variant. What does the science actually show?

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks during the House select committee hearing in July on the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his regrets from President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial and his relationship with his GOP colleagues.

A ransomware attack paralyzed the networks of up to 1,500 organizations around the world beginning on Friday. Many of those affected included dentist offices, car dealers, libraries, schools and grocery stores.

A Ransomware Attack Hit Up To 1,500 Businesses. A Cybersecurity Expert On What's Next

Dmitri Alperovitch says the scale of the attack, on software from U.S. firm Kaseya, is unprecedented. He wants President Biden to threaten sanctions on Russia for allowing cybercriminals to operate.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during an election night event at Grand Arcade at the Pavilion on Nov. 2, 2021 in Asbury Park, N.J. The AP called the race the Democrat on Nov. 3.

Democrat Phil Murphy is reelected in an extremely tight race for New Jersey governor

Phil Murphy has won reelection as New Jersey's governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, according to the AP. Polls said Murphy had a strong lead over his GOP challenger but the race was very close.

Retired Generals warn segments of the military could support a future coup

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with retired Major General Paul Eaton about the possibility of another insurrection after the 2024 election.

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