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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.
Republicans want to limit migrants entering the U.S. Will it affect asylum-seekers?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Kennji Kizuka of the International Rescue Committee about what proposed Republican changes to immigration policy could mean for asylum-seekers.
The new Professional Women's Hockey League played its first game in Toronto
The teams are so new that they do not have nicknames — only cities. New York secured a 4-0 win over Toronto. New York's Ella Shelton made history by scoring the league's first goal.
New mafia book stands out because of the background of its author, an ex-mobster
NPR's A Martinez talks to Louis Ferrante about the first volume of his Borgata trilogy on the history of the American Mafia. Ferrante is a former high-ranking member of the Gambino crime family.
Tampa's new water filtration system is expected to help remove forever chemicals
by Jessica Meszaros
Tampa could become the first U.S. city to get a water treatment system with technology that can help filter out forever chemicals known as PFAS.
State legislatures plan to tackle issues federal lawmakers have been slow to get to
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Reid Wilson, editor-in-chief of Pluribus News, about the big issues state legislatures are expected to take up in 2024.
Philadelphia is set to make history when it inaugurates its new mayor
by Carmen Munir Russell-Sluchansky
Cherelle Parker will be sworn in as mayor in Philadelphia Tuesday. She will be the city's first female mayor, and only the fifth Black woman to run one of America's largest cities.
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Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary. State legislatures' agendas are packed this year. Tampa's new water filtration system is expected to help remove forever chemicals.
House bill aims to restart controversial DOJ program that targeted Chinese academics
by Emily Feng
The Justice Department ended the controversial "China Initiative" nearly two years ago amid criticism of racial profiling. A House spending bill could revive the initiative.
Michigan and Washington advance to the college football championship game
In the semi-final games on Monday, the Michigan Wolverines defeated Alabama's Crimson Tide in overtime, and the Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns. Michigan and Washington are undefeated.
Thousands of Israeli troops pulled from Gaza as combat focuses on Khan Younis
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-Middle East envoy Dennis Ross, of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about Israel's next steps after its decision to pull thousands of troops out of Gaza.
Mario Lopez is surprised that people are not aware of his Mexican roots
NPR's A Martinez talks with actor and TV host Mario Lopez about people on social media questioning his Mexican roots.
2023 was a big year for video games. Will 2024 come anywhere close?
Morning Edition previews some of this year's most anticipated video game releases.