How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers
A study released this month from the Pew Research Center has delved into what friendship in the U.S. looks like, and just how much they mean to us.
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23% of Americans support political violence ahead of the 2024 election, survey shows
A PRRI survey out Wednesday shows that nearly a quarter of Americans support political violence heading into the 2024 presidential election, as an overwhelming majority believe democracy is at risk.
Immigrants are coming to North Dakota for jobs. Not everyone is glad to see them
The immigrant population is growing fast in states far from the southern border. Employers in North Dakota say the economy needs more workers, but there's still deep ambivalence about immigration.
At least 24 journalists have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
The Committee to Protect Journalists says the fighting has already cost the lives of 20 Palestinian journalists, 3 Israelis and a Lebanese reporter.
More Americans say they support political violence ahead of the 2024 election
Nearly a quarter of Americans believe that "patriots may need to resort to violence to save the country" while an overwhelming majority think democracy is at risk in a new PRRI survey.
NHL lifts ban on rainbow-colored Pride Tape, after a player defied it
It's up to hockey players to decide if they want to use the brightly colored tape, the NHL now says. The move comes days after an Arizona Coyotes player flouted the league's controversial ban.
Va. police investigate after pig mask, 'I Can't Breathe' shirt found in police car
The three words "I Can't Breathe" refer to what some police brutality victims, like George Floyd, Eric Garner and Manuel Ellis, said before their untimely deaths at the hands of law enforcement.
'No one wants kids dying in schools,' but Americans disagree on how to keep them safe
Americans agree students should be prepared for school shootings, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds they differ in how to approach the issue
Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA
The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.
Some religious leaders say they're struggling to navigate Israel-Hamas crisis
Worry over a backlash from expressing support or sympathy for either side in the Israel-Hamas crisis is leaving some Muslim and Jewish friends feeling abandoned.