A Pakistani court orders former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be released on bail

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/12/1175726888/pakistan-imran-khan-court-bail

Hodding Carter III, State Department spokesman during Iran hostage crisis, dies at 88

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/12/1175801960/hodding-carter-iii-state-department-dies

Biden to meet congressional leaders on debt early next week - White House

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-debt-biden/biden-to-meet-congressional-leaders-on-debt-early-next-week-white-house-idUSKBN2X31F2

CANADA FX DEBT -Canadian dollar posts biggest decline in 2 months as oil falls

https://www.reuters.com/article/canada-forex/canada-fx-debt-canadian-dollar-posts-biggest-decline-in-2-months-as-oil-falls-idUSL8N37882N

US Vice President Harris fundraises for 2024 in Georgia

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-election-harris/us-vice-president-harris-fundraises-for-2024-in-georgia-idUSKBN2X30N2

Slump in China bank loans, prices raise more worries about recovery, adds pressure on central bank

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-economy-loans/slump-in-china-bank-loans-prices-raise-more-worries-about-recovery-adds-pressure-on-central-bank-idUSKBN2X20VM

In Tennessee, Black immigrants navigate a tricky course to a coveted driver's license

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/12/1165057490/black-immigrants-memphis-drivers-license-public-transportation

WRAPUP 2-Slump in China bank loans, prices raise more worries about recovery, adds pressure on c.bank

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-economy-loans/wrapup-2-slump-in-china-bank-loans-prices-raise-more-worries-about-recovery-adds-pressure-on-c-bank-idUSL1N3780TR

CANADA FX DEBT -Canadian dollar posts biggest decline in 2 months as oil falls

https://www.reuters.com/article/canada-forex/canada-fx-debt-canadian-dollar-posts-biggest-decline-in-2-months-as-oil-falls-idUSL8N37882N

Slump in China bank loans, prices raise more worries about recovery, adds pressure on central bank

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-economy-loans/slump-in-china-bank-loans-prices-raise-more-worries-about-recovery-adds-pressure-on-central-bank-idUSKBN2X20VM

WRAPUP 2-Slump in China bank loans, prices raise more worries about recovery, adds pressure on c.bank

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-economy-loans/wrapup-2-slump-in-china-bank-loans-prices-raise-more-worries-about-recovery-adds-pressure-on-c-bank-idUSL1N3780TR

One way to prevent gun violence? Treat it as a public health issue

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/12/1173141518/gun-violence-prevention-public-health

As conservative states target trans rights, a Florida teen flees for a better life

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/11/1172589936/as-conservative-states-target-trans-rights-a-florida-teen-flees-for-a-better-lif

WRAPUP 2-Slump in China bank loans, prices raise more worries about recovery, adds pressure on c.bank

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-economy-loans/wrapup-2-slump-in-china-bank-loans-prices-raise-more-worries-about-recovery-adds-pressure-on-c-bank-idUSL1N3780TR

UPDATE 4-Bank of England raises rates and Bailey promises to 'stay the course'

https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-boe/update-4-bank-of-england-raises-rates-and-bailey-promises-to-stay-the-course-idUSL8N3784P4

Bank of England raises rates to 4.5% as inflation slow to fall

https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-boe/bank-of-england-raises-rates-to-4-5-as-inflation-slow-to-fall-idUSS8N35T0CI

Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton triumph at Academy of Country Music Awards

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/12/1175708557/lainey-wilson-chris-stapleton-country-music-awards

Hammerhead sharks 'hold their breath' in deeper, colder waters, research shows

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/11/1175389977/hammerhead-sharks-hold-breath-study

More gay and bisexual men will now be able to donate blood under finalized FDA rules

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/11/1175622785/fda-blood-donations-gay-bisexual-men

Yellen warns US default would threaten global economy, undermine its leadership

https://www.reuters.com/article/g7-japan-usa/yellen-warns-us-default-would-threaten-global-economy-undermine-its-leadership-idUSKBN2X20B7