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A new law includes a provision that could mean bettors pay more during tax season. Major poker players are calling on Congress to royally flush the measure down the drain.

Now that President Trump has signed Republicans' massive overhaul of the federal student loan program, we explain what's set to change.

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El Salvador's most prominent human rights group says it's been forced into exile, citing threats and harassment from the government of President Nayib Bukele.

Three current and former police chiefs, a marshal and a business owner were charged with falsifying police reports in a years-long visa scheme in Louisiana.

Nike is dropping three of its most popular basketball silhouettes just in time for the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis — including New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu's Sabrina 3s.

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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Atul Gawande, previously the assistant administrator of USAID, about the effect that the rescission package could have on global health.

Over the past 20 years, the city of Paris has increasingly restricted vehicle traffic — encouraging people to walk, use public transportation or ride their bicycles.