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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest
by Barbara Sprunt
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
4 Big Tech CEOs Testified Before House Panel's Anti-Trust Hearing
by Alina Selyukh
CEOs of Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook answered questions from members of a House subcommittee investigating whether these tech powerhouses have grown too powerful.
Pandemic May Push Cuba To Ease Restrictions On Tightly Controlled Economy
by Carrie Kahn
Cuba has opened dollar stores, dropped a tax on dollar transactions and is promising other long-awaited economic reforms as it tries to pull itself out of a deep slump, made worse by the pandemic.
Microphone Aboard NASA's Rover Aims To Pick Up Sounds From Mars
by Brendan Byrne
The Perseverance rover launches Thursday, the last of three missions leaving in July while the planets' orbits are favorable. It is carrying technology that doesn't often go to space: a microphone.
Quarterback Tom Brady Mentioned In New York Woman's Death Notice
Disdain for the former New England Patriots quarterback apparently transcends life. A death notice for Carole Scarsella who lived outside Buffalo included: "She HATED Tom Brady."
Hundreds Of Muslims Attend Drive-Through Hajj In Maryland
by Daniella Cheslow
Muslims living outside Saudi Arabia cannot make the hajj this year because of the coronavirus. One community in Maryland held a drive-through hajj instead.
Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
by John Ruwitch
Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. The arrests raise fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony.
What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.
Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications
by John Burnett
A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
Barr Holds His Ground As Democrats Question Him On Controversies
by Carrie Johnson
Attorney General William Barr clashed with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday over protesters and cases involving people close to President Trump. Barr defended himself and Trump.