Russia says its commitment there is limited, but some analysts are skeptical and warn Russia may find it increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain its Syrian operation.
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Voting machines are aging, but don’t expect Congress to pay to replace them
Machines purchased after the 2000 presidential election are nearing the end of their useful lives. It could cost $1 billion to replace them, but Congress has shown no signs of footing the bill.
Distant Pluto comes to life
When a probe skimmed past the dwarf planet in July, researchers expected to see a cold, dead world. New results published today show that Pluto is an active place.
Small meat producers take their slaughterhouse gripes to congress
Many small meat producers have a hard time getting their animals processed. A group of farmers and local food advocates is trying to help by pushing for changes to federal meat inspection law.
U.S. will keep more troops in Afghanistan than planned
Senior administration officials say the U.S. will keep 9,800 troops in 2016 for its missions of counterterrorism and to train Afghan forces. The president had planned on a smaller presence.
States that declined to expand Medicaid face higher costs
The 22 states that didn’t ease Medicaid eligibility under Obamacare cover a much smaller percentage of their low-income residents than other states do and have seen their costs rise more.
Fact check: did Glass-Steagall cause the 2008 financial crisis?
The financial regulatory law became a big part of the Democratic debate Tuesday night. Did it help lead to the financial collapse? And what exactly is it, anyway?
Looming tax on high-end health plans draws heavy fire
The next fight about the Affordable Care Act unites business leaders, politicians and many unions against leading economists. Will the 2018 tax reduce health costs or just shift the costs to patients?
Joe Biden’s window may have just closed
After strong debate performances by Clinton and Sanders, it’s harder to see where the vice president would fit into the field. And that may be a welcome relief for a still-grieving Biden.
Native Americans turn to ‘Safe Stars’ for help with sexual assaults
One in three Native American women will be sexually assaulted during her life, and even fewer will actually report the crime, per the Justice Department. Female elders in Wyoming want to change that.