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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Everything to know about the first Republican presidential debateEverything to know about the first Republican presidential debate
    Politics

    Trump won’t be in attendance, raising questions about how other candidates will try to seize their moment.

    By Li Zhou
    World Politics
    Ecuador’s kind-of-normal elections weeks after a political assassinationEcuador’s kind-of-normal elections weeks after a political assassination
    World Politics

    The country’s voters headed to the polls amid rising drug violence — and the recent killing of one of the candidates.

    By Li Zhou
    Money
    Mortgage rates are at a 21-year high. Here’s what that means for you.Mortgage rates are at a 21-year high. Here’s what that means for you.
    Money

    It could have near-term impacts for buyers and sellers.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    North Carolina is the latest in a wave of states passing anti-trans lawsNorth Carolina is the latest in a wave of states passing anti-trans laws
    Politics

    Republicans in the NC legislature recently overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    A US soldier has “willfully” crossed into North Korea. Here’s what we know.A US soldier has “willfully” crossed into North Korea. Here’s what we know.
    Politics

    North Korea commented publicly on his crossing for the first time this week.

    By Li Zhou
    World Politics
    A shocking assassination highlights escalating violence in EcuadorA shocking assassination highlights escalating violence in Ecuador
    World Politics

    An Ecuadorian presidential candidate took on corruption and cartels. He was just assassinated.

    By Li Zhou
    World Politics
    A deadly shipwreck illustrates the tragedy behind Europe’s migration policiesA deadly shipwreck illustrates the tragedy behind Europe’s migration policies
    World Politics

    At least 41 people are believed to have died after a boat capsized off of Italy this month.

    By Li Zhou and Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Democrats’ intractable Dianne Feinstein problemDemocrats’ intractable Dianne Feinstein problem
    Politics

    Absent a voluntary resignation, party leaders have few options to get Feinstein to step down.

    By Li Zhou
    Culture
    The allegations against Lizzo, briefly explainedThe allegations against Lizzo, briefly explained
    Culture

    Multiple former employees are accusing Lizzo of sexual harassment. She denies it.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why thousands of LA service workers are on strikeWhy thousands of LA service workers are on strike
    Politics

    Airport employees, sanitation workers, and more have authorized their first strike in 40 years.

    By Li Zhou