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As pro-Palestinian protests spread, more university leaders weigh police involvement
by Meg Anderson
As college administrators face growing unrest on campuses, a growing number are grappling with whether to bring in law enforcement to quell the demonstrations.
Year Ends With California Fire Victims Waiting For Compensation
by Lily Jamali
Tens of thousands of California fire victims have yet to be compensated for their losses. Fires caused by a local utility destroyed homes and business, and in some cases killed people.
Archaeologists In Ancient City Of Pompeii Dig Up Roman Food Counter
The thermopolium is the first of its kind discovered in the city's ruins. Think New York City street vendor, but with more varied offerings. Researchers found traces of goat, duck, pig and snails.
Nashville Bombing Revives Debate Over Which Acts Get Terrorism Label
by Hannah Allam
The many unknowns in the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tenn., have raised questions about whether the incident should be classified as a terrorist act.
Georgia's 2 Crucial U.S. Senate Runoffs Are A Week Away
by Stephen Fowler
Early voting has been underway for weeks in Georgia. There are signs that turnout will be high ahead of next month's Senate runoff elections that will determine which party controls that chamber.
COVID-19 Relief Aid Will Be On Its Way, Government Shutdown Avoided
President Trump signed the coronavirus relief aid and government spending package after demanding last-minute changes that put the deal in limbo. Congress passed the legislation last week.
California Hospitals, Nurses Union Battle Over Patient Ratio Law
by April Dembosky
With hospitals overwhelmed, California has suspended its unique law limiting nurse-to-patient ratios. Nurses are protesting, and worry it could lead to the law being changed or scrapped.
'Ethos' Examines Divides Between Rich, Poor And Secular, Religious
by Peter Kenyon
The new eight-part Netflix miniseries — Ethos — is making waves in Turkey for its ambitious look at the social and economic divides in Turkish society.
Rochester, N.Y., Is Home To Building-Size Mural Of Late Rep. John Lewis
by James Brown
Why did a mural of civil rights giant John Lewis recently go up in Rochester? One of the artists is from there, and it turns out, a group of nuns from Rochester helped to save Lewis' life in 1965.
U.N. Estimates Many In Afghanistan Are Suffering From Hunger
by Diaa Hadid
As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan after 20 years, it leaves behind a country made worse by the pandemic. The situation for children under five is dire: more than 40% are acutely malnourished.