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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.
Morning news brief
A Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut. Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns. Jury selection has begun in a civil trial in New York that could transform the NRA.
Flood of new migrants is burdening some cities — while others would welcome them
As New York, Denver and Chicago struggle to accommodate an influx of migrants, some rust belt cities welcome them. NPR's A Martinez talks to Joe Schember, mayor of Erie, Pa.
Explosion near the grave of slain military commander in Iran kills at least 73
At least 73 people have been killed and 170 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman in explosions near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani.
Police in New York look for a motive into deadly Jan. 1 crash in Rochester
by Gino Fanelli
Authorities continue to investigate a fiery fatal crash that took place on New Year's Day. Police say a man crashed into another car outside a concert venue, killing himself and two others.
13-year-old boy becomes first player to beat the original 'Tetris'
In the classic video game, you stack pieces until they reach the top of the screen and then the game is over. Willis Gibson made it so far into the game that the code couldn't keep up and it crashed.
Air Canada comes in last in on-time flights in rankings of North American airlines
The carrier finished last for on-time arrivals among North American airlines according to an aviation analytics firm. Its flights arrived at least 15 minutes late almost a third of the time.
The national debt tops $34 trillion — a record high. How worried should we be?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Stony Brook University professor of economics Stephanie Kelton about some potential benefits of the nation's $34 trillion of debt.
Harvard's first Black president is stepping down after 6 months in the job
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy about the fallout from Harvard President Claudine Gay's congressional testimony, and allegations of plagiarism.
Despite the war in Gaza, one man finds a way to paint to cope with his sorrow
by Nina Kravinsky
A displaced artist in the Gaza town of Rafah, continues to create from the tent where he now lives.