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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest
by Barbara Sprunt
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
'Forbes': LeBron James is the first active NBA player to become a billionaire
Following an incredibly lucrative year, LeBron James has officially become a billionaire. The breakthrough makes the 37-year-old player's nickname, King James, all the more fitting.
Has military support for Ukraine from the U.S. and NATO peaked?
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with defense policy expert Andrew Exum about whether the U.S. and its allies will continue to endure the economic cost of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Ballpark vendors are serving up wilder fare. How about a Buffalo Wing shake?
Intrigued? It's a vanilla milkshake loaded with chunks of spicy chicken, celery, carrots and hot sauce. You can choose to have your milkshake specially topped with ranch or bleu cheese.
The White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start soon
by Rob Stein
The White House says babies, toddlers and other very young children could finally start getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as June 21.
After mass shootings, New York tightens its gun restrictions
by Jon Campbell
Nearly three weeks after the mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo and 10 days after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, New York state lawmakers passed a sweeping gun control package.
Texas teenager is the new champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee ended Thursday night with its first spell-off. The winner is 14-year-old Harini Logan of San Antonio, Texas.
Former bond manager shares investing strategy that he calls strategic mediocrity
by Mary Childs
Financial markets have been volatile this year, leading some to figure out ways to navigate the risk. A former fund manager says his long-term strategy for success was to avoid winning.
Soaring energy prices multiply the challenges for Ukraine's allies in Europe
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ben Cahill, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about Europe's push to end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels.