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Nikki Haley didn't say slavery caused the Civil War. Now she's facing major backlash

In this file photo, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks during a town hall on Dec. 18 in Nevada, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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Elections

Nikki Haley didn't say slavery caused the Civil War. Now she's facing major backlash

At a campaign event in New Hampshire Wednesday, the former S.C. governor didn't mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War, sparking controversy. Now she's walking back those comments.

Middle East

Israeli leaders warn that there could be a war to its north in Lebanon

by Jason DeRose

4 min

Israeli leaders warn that there could be a war to its north in Lebanon

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China's slow lurch back from COVID

A visit to Xi Jinping's model village in rural China

by John Ruwitch

5 min

A visit to Xi Jinping's model village in rural China

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Television

How entertainment media could change in 2024

by Eric Deggans

3 min

How entertainment media could change in 2024

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The Americas

He's never won the Tour de France, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist

by John Otis

4 min

He's never won the Tour de France, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist

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In this file photo, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks during a town hall on Dec. 18 in Nevada, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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Elections

Nikki Haley didn't say slavery caused the Civil War. Now she's facing major backlash

by Ashley Lopez

4 min

Nikki Haley didn't say slavery caused the Civil War. Now she's facing major backlash

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Economy

A forecast of what this winter's heating bills will look like

by Scott Horsley

3 min

A forecast of what this winter's heating bills will look like

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Politics

Democrats look to codify abortion access into Arizona state law

by Ximena Bustillo

3 min

Democrats look to codify abortion access into Arizona state law

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Business

2023 showed how online platforms can die

by Michael Levitt, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Ari Shapiro

4 min

2023 showed how online platforms can die

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In their own words, new U.S. citizens look to voting in 2024

From left to right: Brayan Vazquez, Karen Perez and Adam Modzelewski recently became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Phoenix. Grace Widyatmadja/NPR hide caption

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Elections

In their own words, new U.S. citizens look to voting in 2024

by Elena Moore

3 min

In their own words, new U.S. citizens look to voting in 2024

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National Security

What another record year for migration looked like in the busy border city of El Paso

by Angela Kocherga

4 min

What another record year for migration looked like in the busy border city of El Paso

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Technology

AI has become a tool in the search for climate solutions

by Julia Simon

3 min

AI has become a tool in the search for climate solutions

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Obituaries

Paula Murphy, pioneering race car driver, has died at 95

by Kai McNamee, Kathyrn Fox

2 min

Paula Murphy, pioneering race car driver, has died at 95

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How rock-bottom prices drive shortages of generic drugs used in hospitals

The former Akorn pharmaceutical plant in Decatur, Ill., that made a wide range of generic drugs used in hospitals is being reopened under new ownership. Emilija Manevska/Getty Images hide caption

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How rock-bottom prices drive shortages of generic drugs used in hospitals

by Sydney Lupkin

6 min

How rock-bottom prices drive shortages of generic drugs used in hospitals

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History

An ancient celestial map recently found in Italy includes an unknown star

by Kai McNamee, Kathryn Fox

1 min

An ancient celestial map recently found in Italy includes an unknown star

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Science

This year in science: AI, James Webb Space Telescope research and climate change

by Geoff Brumfiel, Regina G. Barber

7 min

This year in science: AI, James Webb Space Telescope research and climate change

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Asia

Chinese carmakers flood the European market with electric vehicles

by H.J. Mai

3 min

Chinese carmakers flood the European market with electric vehicles

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Sports

Yoshinobu Yamamoto becomes the highest paid MLB pitcher in joining the Dodgers

by Jason Fuller, Sarah Handel, Ari Shapiro

2 min

Yoshinobu Yamamoto becomes the highest paid MLB pitcher in joining the Dodgers

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Learning to love to draw with Commander Mark, the Bob Ross of drawing

Mark Kistler, aka Commander Mark, stars in a new documentary, The Secret Cities of Mark Kistler, that tells the story of Kistler's legacy and how it all happened. Corgan Pictures hide caption

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Education

Learning to love to draw with Commander Mark, the Bob Ross of drawing

by LA Johnson

5 min

Learning to love to draw with Commander Mark, the Bob Ross of drawing

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Elections

Maine's secretary of state says Trump isn't qualified to appear on the state's ballot

by Steve Mistler

4 min

Maine's secretary of state says Trump isn't qualified to appear on the state's ballot

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