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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 lawsuit says a man died, after drinking a highly caffeinated beverage at Panera
Another lawsuit has been filed against restaurant chain Panera after a second person died after drinking its caffeinated lemonade.
Alberto Fujimori, Peru's former president, freed from prison on humanitarian grounds
by Simeon Tegel
Fujimori had been serving a 25-year sentence for directing death squads against supposed subversives. His release has been condemned by human rights activists and triggered an uproar in Peru.
What's it like to live in southern Lebanon, where Israel trades fire with Hezbollah?
by Jane Arraf
People in southern Lebanon got a brief respite from the recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, but that ended when the fighting in Gaza fighting.
Legendary television producer Norman Lear has died at 101
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Writer/producer Norman Lear has died. The legendary figure in television created All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude and other shows that spoke to the political moment with humor and compassion.
Only one-third of people eligible to take life-saving statins are doing so
by Allison Aubrey
Statin medications are effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a new study finds millions of people who could benefit are not using the medications.
New agritourism rules are being debated in Washington state's Skagit Valley
by Monica Nickelsburg
Small farmers say they need agritourism, such as weddings, to help keep them afloat. Others argue too much tourism could undermine the fundamental purpose of the community they live in.
Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Wings, dies at 79
Laine sang lead vocals on one of the 1960s biggest hits, "Go Now," with his band the Moody Blues. Laine would go on to write one of the best selling songs in British history, 1977's "Mull of Kintyre."
A plan to fund Ukraine's defense is blocked in the Senate. What happens next?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the ongoing fight in Congress over additional funding for Ukraine and border security.
U.S. pressures Israel to stop Israeli settler violence against West Bank Palestinians
by Michele Kelemen
The State Department announces visa bans for Israeli settlers who've recently attacked Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians who've attacked Israelis would also be subject to the bans.
Ukraine approaches another winter of war with U.S funding stuck in Congress
Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little gain on the battlefield. Some EU members and some members of Congress are questioning whether aid to Ukraine should continue.
A term for popular a reggaeton dance is added to Spanish-language dictionary
The Spanish Royal Academy has added "perreo" to its dictionary, but the term's been around for decades. The move puts a spotlight on the dance and its significance in reggaetón music.