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At antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'
Columbia University officials answered lawmaker questions about antisemitism on campus. But Wednesday's hearing played out very differently from the 2023 hearing that grabbed so many headlines.
Domino's Pizza Blob Takes On A Life Of Its Own
A Domino's employee in Covington, La., threw dough away before closing for Hurricane Ida. More than a week later, the blob has risen way beyond the dumpster and cooked into the parking lot.
A Taliban Spokesman Says They Control Panjshir, The Last Holdout Afghan Province
The Taliban say they have taken control of the last pocket of resistance in Afghanistan. For the latest, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Susannah George of the Washington Post who is in Kabul.
Parts Of New York, Flooded By Ida's Effects, Are Working To Recover
NPR'S Rachel Martin talks to New York City Councilman Justin Brannan about how his district is recovering from the damage of last week's rain and flooding. He represents District 43 in Brooklyn.
Pakistan's Former Intelligence Chief Weighs In On The Taliban Takeover
Isfandiyar Pataudi, ex-chief of analysis for Pakistan's intelligence agency and a retired general in Pakistan's army, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep how the U.S. blundered its 20-year war in Afghanistan.
Oakland Parents Say The Pandemic Helped To Get Learning Concerns Addressed
by Vanessa Rancaño
Schools in Oakland, Calif., regularly report lower reading levels for Black and Latino students. A parent advocacy group has been demanding the district do better.
Many States Are Not Reporting The Latest COVID-19 Numbers
by Will Bauer
Officials in Nebraska recently stopped publishing county-level coronavirus data — citing privacy concerns. Public health experts say that's false and creates a dangerous blind spot.
A Week After Ida Hit Louisiana, Electricity Is Slowly Being Restored
Power is expected to be restored in more parts of Louisiana this week, but residents throughout the state are still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, especially those along the coast.
Banksy Piece That Self-Shredded After It Sold Is Up For Auction Again
The spray-painted image of a girl with a balloon sold for $1.4 million and then partially self-destructed. This time "Love is in the Bin" is expected to sell for well over $5 million.
'Red Roulette' Reveals The Inside Of China's Wealth-Making Machine
In his new book Red Roulette: An Insider's Story of Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in Today's China, Desmond Shum writes about the disappearance of his ex-wife in China.
With Federal Aid Expiring, Millions Of Americans Will Lose Jobless Benefits
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kristin Myers, editor in chief of the personal finance website The Balance, about federal unemployment programs that expire on Monday.
A Study Says 9/11 First Responders Survive Cancers At Higher Rates. Why?
Because of toxins linked to Ground Zero, first responders have higher rates of certain cancers. A study says that group is more likely to survive the cancers, perhaps because of the care they receive.
Arizona's Supreme Court Eliminates Peremptory Challenges
by Cheryl Corley
Arizona has become the first state to get rid of peremptory strikes in jury selection. Peremptory strikes have drawn criticism for their use by some attorneys to exclude people of color from juries.