Tuesday's top stories


Mary Peltola sworn in as first Alaska Native Congress member

Photo of Mary Peltola raising her right arm as she's sworn in by Nancy Pelosi

Twitter shareholders approve Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover offer

Elon Musk speaking in Stavanger, Norway, in August 2022.

The everywhere inflation

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Rebecca Falconer
Updated Sep 13, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Lindsey Graham proposes new national abortion restrictions bill

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during a hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, May 5.
Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian
Sep 13, 2022 - World

Chinese police target Tibetans for DNA collection, reports allege

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Latinos are reclaiming the accent mark

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Twitter in the political and business world spotlights

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The energy crisis has revived the coal market

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For media publishers, Twitter still dominates on social

Mike Allen
Sep 13, 2022 - Politics & Policy

First look: Pence was "angry" on Jan. 6

The cover of Mike Pence's memoir
Mike Allen
Sep 13, 2022 - Politics & Policy

First look: A souvenir from Biden's victory lap

The program for this afternoon's South Lawn event celebrating last month's signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Affordability questions linger around over-the-counter birth control

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Quantifying an "alarming" teacher shortage

Biden's lucky streak

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U.S. wants global powers to agree not to blow up satellites in space

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Axios-Ipsos poll: Roll credits on the pandemic

Shawna Chen
Updated Sep 13, 2022 - Politics & Policy

DOJ signals agreement to Trump's choice for special master

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HBO's "Succession" wins Emmy for best drama series, again

Ina Fried
Sep 13, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Openly transgender woman takes a Broadway lead for the first time

Actress Angelica Ross became the first openly transgender woman to star on Broadway when she debuted Monday as Roxie Hart in "Chicago."
Erica Pandey
Sep 13, 2022 - Health

Axios Finish Line: Pay it forward

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Republicans' stealthy primary play

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