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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The Baltimore bridge collapse and its potential consequences, explainedThe Baltimore bridge collapse and its potential consequences, explained
    Politics

    From search efforts to how a ship can knock down a bridge, here’s what you need to know.

    By Li Zhou, Ellen Ioanes and 1 more
    Culture
    We’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchiseWe’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchise
    Culture

    Jenn Tran, a physician assistant student from Miami, has been named the new Bachelorette.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Chicago’s inhumane migrant evictions are a symptom of a bigger problemChicago’s inhumane migrant evictions are a symptom of a bigger problem
    Politics

    They point to much deeper holes in US immigration policy.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How a Mississippi case of police brutality emphasizes the need for more accountabilityHow a Mississippi case of police brutality emphasizes the need for more accountability
    Politics

    Six former police officers tortured two Black men. They’re getting sentenced this week.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    How the threat of a government shutdown became normalizedHow the threat of a government shutdown became normalized
    Politics

    Why we find ourselves on the precipice again and again … and again.

    By Li Zhou
    Health Care
    US maternal deaths could be lower than we thought — but there are still far too manyUS maternal deaths could be lower than we thought — but there are still far too many
    Health Care

    A new study highlights why accurate medical data matters so much.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    Love Is Blind gives “not here for the right reasons” a new meaningLove Is Blind gives “not here for the right reasons” a new meaning
    Culture

    The offscreen drama of the Netflix reality hit, from Jeramey to Trevor, explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Transportation
    The shocking Boeing 737 Max incident, briefly explainedThe shocking Boeing 737 Max incident, briefly explained
    Transportation

    A door plug falling mid-flight has renewed scrutiny of air travel and of Boeing’s planes.

    By Li Zhou
    Congress
    Why so many members of Congress are calling it quitsWhy so many members of Congress are calling it quits
    Congress

    Republican Rep. Ken Buck, a critic of GOP impeachment efforts, is the latest to leave early.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    Spring is here very early. That’s not good.Spring is here very early. That’s not good.
    Climate

    Winter’s insanely early end, explained in one map.

    By Li Zhou