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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
by Deirdre Walsh
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says matters that led to the Capitol attack have been addressed and he's expanding field offices to be better prepared for threats against congressional members.
Trump Organization found guilty of all charges in tax fraud scheme
by Andrea Bernstein
Former President Donald Trump's company has been found guilty of all charges in a long-running tax fraud scheme. A New York Jury found the Trump Corporation guilty on a combined 17 counts.
Georgia voters head back to the polls for the state's U.S. Senate runoff election
by Sam Gringlas
Voters in Georgia head to the polls again for the second time in less than a month to make a final decision in the state's U.S. Senate runoff election.
Argentina's Vice President faces a verdict in a corruption trial
by Carrie Kahn
Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner faces a verdict in a corruption trial. She could face up to 12 years in prison.
Families wanted a Black Santa, so one man created a company to provide them
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Stafford Braxton about his company, Santas Just Like Me, which provides Santas of color and representation for Christmas celebrations.
Actress Kirstie Alley died Monday at age 71
by Elizabeth Blair
Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley, known for starring in "Cheers," died Monday at age 71.
Israelis and Palestinians fear what the new Israeli government could cause
by Daniel Estrin
The incoming Israeli government includes ultra-nationalists who Israeli democracy groups and Palestinians fear could touch off violence and damage liberal norms.
Swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought
A new study shows that swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought. Many of them tend to leave out the same sounds.
Delegates meet with a mandate to set global biodiversity goals for the next ten years
by Nathan Rott
Delegates are meeting in Canada to work out an agreement to protect the natural world. COP15 officially kicks off Wednesday with a mandate to set global biodiversity goals for the next ten years.
Encore: Evictions reach pre-pandemic levels in Los Angeles County
by Danielle Kaye
In Los Angeles County, evictions are reaching pre-pandemic levels as housing protections expire. Tens of thousands of residents could face eviction by the end of the year.
Churches in Knoxville, Tenn. are experimenting with ways to draw young people back
by John Burnett
Churches hemorrhaging members are experimenting with ways to help millennials and Gen Z find meaning. In Knoxville, Tenn., some are drawing people back with gardens, yoga mats and food giveaways.