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Emmanuel Baziruwile, 54, works at a coffee plantation in Cyimbiri, Rwanda.

Rwanda Tries To Persuade Its Citizens To Drink The Coffee They Grow

While the country is renowned for its high-quality Arabica Bourbon beans, both cost and culture have kept Rwandans from imbibing one of their top cash crops. The government wants to that to change.

Republican presidential candidates, from right, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former Florida governor Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., participate Jan. 28 in a GOP debate in Des Moines, Iowa. Rubio's strong third-place finish in Iowa has given him momentum and more backing from the same establishment Republicans that Bush and Kasich need for their campaigns to survive.

New Hampshire Republican Debate: 3 Things To Watch Saturday Night

When the remaining GOP candidates debate Saturday, several will be making their last pitch for why they should stay in the race. Meanwhile, Donald Trump returns after skipping an Iowa debate.

British Inquest Finds Police At Fault For Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Disaster

An inquest into the deaths of 96 soccer fans in a British sports stadium has concluded that faulty policing was responsible. The supporters of Liverpool Football Club were crushed to death during a game in 1989. Their relatives had to fight for nearly 30 years to overcome a police cover-up, which included allegations that the fans themselves were to blame for the disaster.

Republican Opposition To Offshore Drilling

The Trump administration is planning to allow more offshore drilling. This has put it at odds with Republicans like Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who talks with NPR's Scott Simon

Why Public Approval Is Hard To Come By For Trump

Historically when the economy is in good shape so are the president's poll numbers. But there seems to be a disconnect between the current economy and President Trump's approval ratings.

Newly filed campaign finance reports show that many Democratic challengers are raising a lot of money compared to Republican incumbents.

In Many Districts, Democratic Challengers Have Raised As Much As GOP Incumbents

Some Democratic challengers are outraising Republican incumbents in the midterm congressional elections. This revelation comes as House candidates file their first-quarter financial reports.

Dave Chappelle (second from right) put his celebrity to work at a campaign event for Ben Jealous (left) on Friday.

All Jokes Aside, Dave Chappelle Stumps For Democratic Maryland Governor's Candidate

The comedian is one of many high-profile endorsements Ben Jealous will roll out ahead of Maryland's June 26 primary. Incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan remains very popular in the blue state.

North Korea Sends Senior Official To New York To Plan For Summit

A senior North Korean official is visiting the U.S. ahead of a proposed June 12 summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Senate Reaches Agreement On Changes To How Congress Handles Sexual Harassment Claims

Senate leaders announced a deal on legislation to overhaul how Congress investigates allegations of sexual harassment. The measure makes lawmakers personally liable for settling claims and streamlines the process for filing complaints. Top Republican and Democratic leaders hailed the deal and promised quick action.

Oil operations like this one on Alaska's North Slope are designed for freezing conditions. But as the permafrost thaws, companies are creating new products to help the industry cope.

Oil Industry Copes With Climate Impacts As Permafrost Thaws

Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Arctic is making it harder for oil companies to operate there. But a cottage industry has cropped up with new gadgets to help.

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