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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?
Corruption trial could lead to the end of NRA leader Wayne LaPierre's career
Jury selection has begun in a civil trial that could mean the removal of the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association.
Despite the war in Gaza, one man finds a way to paint to cope with his sorrow
by Nina Kravinsky
A displaced artist in the Gaza town of Rafah, continues to create from the tent where he now lives.
Following new accusations of plagiarism, Harvard president resigns
Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president, is stepping down after six months — amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over her congressional testimony about antisemitism.
There is little scrutiny of 'natural' deaths behind bars
by Tirzah Christopher
Librarians, who lost jobs for not banning books, are fighting back
by Matt Bloom
Librarians in at least three states are asking the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to intervene after they were fired for refusing to ban books.
The force is still strong with 91-year-old legendary composer John Williams
The man behind the music in more than 75 films including Star Wars had hinted he might be ready to retire. He said recently if something came along that caught his fancy, he would "keep an open mind."
Republicans want to limit migrants entering the U.S. Will it affect asylum-seekers?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Kennji Kizuka of the International Rescue Committee about what proposed Republican changes to immigration policy could mean for asylum-seekers.
Teams in Japan assess the impact of earthquakes and powerful aftershocks
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's west coast suffered a series of major earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings on New Year's Day. Dozens of people have died, and aftershocks continue to shake the region.
Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary
The landmark ruling struck down a law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government that curtailed some of the high court's power and sparked nationwide protests.
The new Professional Women's Hockey League played its first game in Toronto
The teams are so new that they do not have nicknames — only cities. New York secured a 4-0 win over Toronto. New York's Ella Shelton made history by scoring the league's first goal.
Michigan and Washington advance to the college football championship game
In the semi-final games on Monday, the Michigan Wolverines defeated Alabama's Crimson Tide in overtime, and the Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns. Michigan and Washington are undefeated.