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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by Jason DeRose
The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
The Outcome Of Israel's Latest Election Remains Uncertain
by Daniel Estrin
With nearly all the votes counted, there appears to be enough for analysts to conclude that Prime Minister Netanyahu could struggle to form the majority coalition he needs to win another term.
Colorado City Of Boulder Is In Mourning After Gunman Kills 10 People
by Kirk Siegler
People are trying to come to grips with Monday's mass shooting at a grocery store. A 21-year-old man from suburban Denver has been charged with 10 counts of murder in the first degree.
Colorado Shooting Victim Kevin Mahoney Was A Dad To The Entire Neighborhood
Ten people were killed in Monday's shooting at a Boulder grocery store. NPR's Noel King talks to Erika Mahoney of member station KAZU in California about her dad, who was among the victims who died.
Foul Ball Hits Baseball Fan's Beer Showering The Section With Alcohol
At a spring training game, Oakland A's catcher Sean Murphy hit a line drive that smashed into a $12 can of beer being held by a Los Angeles Angels fan. The fan got the ball, a bat and a new beer.
Despite Pandemic Concerns, Tourists Travel To Mexico For Spring Break
by Carrie Kahn
Tourists flocking to Mexico are raising alarm about a potential third wave of the coronavirus. Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on tourists.
Opposition In Belarus Wants U.S. To Renew Pressure On Lukashenko's Regime
by Lucian Kim
Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she's hoping for support from the Biden administration as she calls for more anti-government protests against Alexander Lukashenko's government.
House Panel Will Examine How To Counter Domestic Terrorism Threat
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan about the growing threat of violent domestic extremism following the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
China Retaliates After EU Sanctions 4 Chinese Officials, Police Department
by John Ruwitch
Europe has mostly tried to avoid political confrontation with China, but this week things came to a head over what EU officials say are human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
After Colorado Shooting, Biden Urges Action From Senate On Gun Bills
by Juana Summers
President Biden is urging Congress to pass gun control measures. That includes some popular provisions that remain stalled, even with Democratic control in Washington.
Russia Lifts Soviet-Era Rules On What Jobs Women Can Do
by Charles Maynes
Rules have been changed in Russia to allow women to do about 350 types of jobs that were previously forbidden. The move is being celebrated as a step forward for gender equality.
Tennessee Man Retraces His Steps To Search For Missing Lottery Ticket
Nick Slatten is a very lucky man. Not only did he win a million dollars, but he found the ticket after it went missing while he was running errands. He found it in an auto shop's parking lot.