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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
A Lobster Made It Out Of A Seafood Restaurant Alive
When a Virginia Red Lobster received its delivery, staff noticed an orange and black spotted lobster. The calico critter turned out to be an extraordinarily rare find. A one in 30 million chance.
Climate Change Effects Coastal Wetlands' Carbon Absorption
by Sophia Schmidt
Coastal wetlands can absorb and store carbon even faster than forests do. Research questions whether that may be changing as the climate warms. (Story originally aired on WeSat on May 8, 2021.)
Why Government Housing Vouchers Can Be Difficult To Use
by Pam Fessler
The Biden administration will distribute $5 billion in emergency housing vouchers included in a COVID-19 relief bill. But it's not always easy for voucher holders to find a place to use them.
Kentucky Derby Winner, Medina Spirit, Fails Drug Test
If the horse fails a second post-race drug test, it would be qualified from the derby. Trainer Bob Baffert, who had horses fail five tests in just over a year, was suspended. He denies wrongdoing.
Mugshots: They're Not Exactly The Gold Standard In Portraiture
An example is the Ohio man who was particularly miffed about his police photo circulating online. He snapped a selfie and sent it to police. Saying, "Here is a better photo — that one is terrible."
The Offer Of Free Beer May Help Lagging Vaccination Rate
To counter slowing vaccine registration, Erie County, New York, is turning to the bars: your dose of Moderna could come with a free beer.
Families Of Victims In Mexico Subway Crash To Be Compensated
It's been one week since a section of Mexico City's massive metro system crashed, killing 26 people. Officials say a foreign company has been hired to investigate the fatal collapse.
News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine, Clashes In Jerusalem, Gene-Editing Experiment
The FDA is expected to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds. Security ramped up for Jerusalem Day parade. Experiment could restore vision for some patients with genetic disorders.
Uproar Follows Howard University's Decision To Close Classics Department
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Anika Prather, an adjunct professor in Howard University's Classics Department, about the decision to dissolve the department.
April Jobs Gain Is Smaller Than Expected
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month — far below analysts' projections of nearly1 million — and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1%.