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There's a long history of accusations of outside players influencing student protests
The refrain of malign outside influence has been common from school and government authorities during this wave of pro-Palestinian protests. This concept of hijacked activism has a long history.
Why House speaker has been Kevin McCarthy's ultimate goal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with McClatchy reporter Gillian Brassail about Kevin McCarthy's long and winding road to Tuesday's vote for speaker in the House of Representatives.
The latest on Damar Hamlin after his mid-game collapse
by Tom Goldman
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in Cincinnati following his collapse Monday night during a game against the Bengals. The Bills say he had a cardiac arrest after a tackle.
Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians bid Pelé final farewell
Soccer fans are saying goodbye to Pelé, the master of the game. After a 24-hour long wake in Santos, Brazil, his coffin was paraded around the city. Pelé will now be buried in his final resting place.
Republican Kevin McCarthy's future is in flux ahead of House speaker vote
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to communications strategist Brendan Buck about the future of House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the party continues to scramble for a speaker.
Encore: Do China's COVID vaccines do the job?
by Michaeleen Doucleff
As COVID spreads rapidly through China, rumors circulate about the effectiveness and safety of the Chinese-manufactured vaccines. But what does the scientific data actually say about these shots?
The Marines are supposed to fully open boot camp to women but continue to resist
by Steve Walsh
The Marines are under a Congressional mandate to integrate boot camp in line with all other services, but they say they don't plan to go all the way despite having a plan to carry it out.
Tens of thousands visit the Vatican to pay respects to former Pope Benedict XVI
by Sylvia Poggioli
The body of the former Pope Benedict XVI, who died at the age of 95 on Saturday - lay in state on Monday for the first of three days before his funeral on Thursday.
Encore: Perceiving without seeing: How light resets your internal clock
by Ari Daniel
Human bodies use light to help tune their body clocks, and that's true even for some blind people. How does this work? It's a circadian mystery.
Consider This: They say you can't choose your family, but some people do
You've heard the saying, "Blood is thicker than water," but for many people, family is not just about blood or DNA — it's about deep connections.
Some Uzbeks are speaking out about Russia's war in Ukraine
by Philip Reeves
The war in Ukraine is a sensitive topic in Uzbekistan. The government says it's neutral and reporting on state-controlled media is minimal, but people are gradually being allowed to vent against Putin
Encore: Prosecution against 20 people in Florida for voter fraud hits roadblocks
by Ashley Lopez
In 2022 Florida officials announced charges against 20 people for voter fraud, but the prosecution of these cases has hit some roadblocks.