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Columbia cancels in-person classes after some students say they don't feel safe
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Debbie Becher, associate professor at Barnard College, about a wave of protests on college campuses amid growing tensions on campuses over Israel's war in Gaza.
Jury Deliberates As Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial Comes To A Close
by Cheryl Corley
The jury in the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now deliberating after more than three weeks of testimony.
Congressman Adam Kinzinger Says Withdrawing Groups From Afghanistan Is The Wrong Call
Rachel Martin speaks to former President George W. Bush and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) about the U.S. role in Afghanistan. President Biden has announced the decision to withdraw U.S. forces.
How Israel Successfully Combated COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
by Daniel Estrin
As part of NPR's series on fighting disinformation, we look at Israel's success combating widespread vaccine skepticism – especially among ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.
The SolarWinds Attack: The Story Behind The Hack
by Dina Temple-Raston
The U.S. announced new sanctions on Russia in response to the SolarWinds attack. Hackers broke into the networks of key companies and federal agencies. This is the story of how they did it.
Swiss Celebrate Tradition Of Blowing Up Snowman To Ring In Spring
A large snowman filled with fireworks is supposed to let Switzerland know how good of a summer they will have. The faster he burns, the better the summer will be.
Step Inside This New Mexico House And Enter Deep Space
Marten Griego has put his special house up for sale. When you step inside, you'll see lots of custom art, including a wall he painted to look like the edge of a cave with a view of outer space.
LA Dedicates $1 Billion To Fight Homelessness
by Anna Scott
The LA city budget being released today includes $1B to address homelessness. The region has been tackling the issue for years but it continues to get worse because of housing costs.
Broadway Stars Bring Pandemic Joy By Way Of The Singing Telegram
by Arun Venugopal
Broadway has been dark for quite some time due to the pandemic. Some out of work Broadway actors are using singing telegrams to earn some cash and make use of their talents.
Richard Wright's 'The Man Who Lived Underground' To Be Posthumously Published
A complete version of the Richard Wright novel The Man Who Lived Underground is being published for the first time. It centers on police brutality and the Black experience in America.
News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, SolarWinds Hack, Ethiopian Conflict
The jury is deliberating Derek Chauvin's fate. We break down one of the most audacious cyber hacks in recent memory. And, a humanitarian catastrophe unfolds in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.