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Brazil’s Bolsonaros Are Back

Episode Date: October 5, 2026

A.M. Edition for Oct. 5. Flávio Bolsonaro deals President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a bruising first-round defeat, finishing ahead of the leftist lead...

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The U.S. Military Leaves Iraq

Episode Date: September 30, 2026

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. After more than 23 years and $1.7 trillion, America is winding down its war in Iraq, closing the last major U.S. military b...

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Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7%

Episode Date: September 24, 2026

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. topped 7% this week for the first time since early last year–another hurdle f...