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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Trump critic Chris Christie ends his presidential campaign
by Don Gonyea
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he is ending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination. He explained his basic rationale as being the importance that Trump not win another term.
Israel's government is encouraging gun ownership by loosening the rules
by Eleanor Beardsley
Israel has some of the toughest gun control laws in the world, but some in the government are encouraging gun ownership since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
How E.J. Koh drew on her own family members' experiences to write 'The Liberators'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author E.J. Koh about her novel, The Liberators. In just over 200 pages, the story covers generations, wars and geopolitical upheaval.
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — but some aren't as accurate as others
by Jon Hamilton
Now that there are drugs to treat Alzheimer's, blood tests to detect it will likely become an attractive, low-cost option to decide who can get treatment. Some tests are more accurate than others.
Meet the new generation of manufactured houses
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Adele Peters of Fast Company about communities are embracing manufactured homes, which offer a potential solution to affordable housing.
Republicans have begun the process to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
by Eric McDaniel
Republicans issued a subpoena for Hunter Biden to appear behind closed doors. He refused, saying he would only testify in public. Wednesday, they began a process to hold him in contempt of Congress.
Some wrongly accused British postal workers begin to see justice after TV drama airs
by Willem Marx
A made-for-TV drama brought real life justice for hundreds of United Kingdom post office workers wrongly accused of theft and false accounting.
Golden Gate Bridge puts up net after decades of requests for suicide deterrents
by Lesley McClurg
For decades, advocates have pushed for suicide deterrents at the Golden Gate Bridge. A net system is finally being completed to catch people who jump.
Ecuadorian president declares a state of emergency amid gang violence outbreak
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Will Freeman, fellow at Council on Foreign Relations, about the violence outbreak across Ecuador following a high profile prison break.
Republicans launch effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
by Claudia Grisales
House Republicans have begun the process of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It's meant to appease GOP voters mad about the border but comes as Republicans fight internally.
Doctor details struggles and horrors of working in a Gaza hospital
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Seema Jilani, who spent two weeks working with the International Rescue Committee in the emergency room of the al-Aqsa hospital in Gaza.
South Africa to bring landmark case against Israel at International Court of Justice
by Kate Bartlett
South Africa's apartheid history and affinity to the Palestinian cause has helped shape its case of genocide against Israel, as lawyers on both sides prepare for the International Court of Justice.