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As pro-Palestinian protests spread, more university leaders weigh police involvement
by Meg Anderson
As college administrators face growing unrest on campuses, a growing number are grappling with whether to bring in law enforcement to quell the demonstrations.
The Crock Pot Went On Sale The Same Year NPR Debuted Original Programming
by Mackenzie Martin
Launched in 1971 by Kansas City's Rival Manufacturing, the Crock Pot was marketed not just as a convenient way to cook, but also as a revolutionary aid for working women.
Japanese Sisters Are The World's Oldest Identical Twins
Guinness World Records has certified two sisters as the world's oldest living identical twins at 107, in an announcement Monday coinciding with Respect for the Aged Day, a national holiday in Japan.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Narrowly Wins Reelection
by Emma Jacobs
Trudeau failed to secure a majority in parliament — alienating some voters by calling a snap vote two years ahead of schedule.
Democrats And Republicans Are In A Fight Over Federal Spending
by Kelsey Snell
The government is about to run out of borrowing power — risking the possibility of a federal default that could create harmful ripples throughout the economy as soon as next month.
Photos Appear To Show U.S. Border Agents Chasing Down Haitians In A Migrant Camp
Thousands of migrants are camped out under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas. AFP photographer Paul Ratje says he saw agents holding up leather straps used to control horses — as though to threaten people.
Researchers Suggest A Different Way For Farmers To Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
by Jonathan Ahl
Instead of applying crushed limestone to balance pH levels in fields, some farmers are trying crushed basalt. It can trap carbon and could help fight climate change.
Spotted Lanternflies Are Threatening Agriculture And Trees In Northeast States
States are rushing to get residents to stomp out the invasive spotted lanternfly before the moth-looking bugs destroy more agriculture. Each fall, the bugs will lay egg masses with 30-50 eggs each.
Doctor Who Defied State's Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The Ban
by Sarah McCammon
A doctor in San Antonio who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law has been sued by two people — seeking to test the legality of the state's near-total ban on the procedure.
News Brief: Biden's U.N. Speech, Texas Abortion Lawsuits, Debt Politics
President Biden will address the U.N. General Assembly. A Texas doctor faces lawsuits for performing an abortion in defiance of a new law. Democrats pair spending bill with raising the debt ceiling.
J&J Says Its Booster Shot Provides Increased Protection From COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson says a booster six months after the first shot increases antibodies 12-fold, indicating a second shot would provide added protection.