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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.
Cory Booker Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race
New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker is the latest candidate to drop out of the Democratic presidential race. Booker did not qualify for Tuesday's debate in Iowa, the second straight debate he's missed.
Family Feud Canada Contestant Confuses Popeye's With Popeyes
The question: Name Popeye's favorite food? Eve Dubois' answer: chicken. Oops, no not that Popeyes. The correct answer was spinach, as in Popeye the Sailor Man.
Foxconn Promised 13,000 Jobs To Wisconsin. Where Are They?
by Chuck Quirmbach
For nearly three years, President Trump has touted a plan to build a huge high-tech manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. But the much-hyped effort hasn't gone quite as planned.
President Trump Has Little Credibility Inside Iran, Ali Vaez says
NPR's Noel King talks to Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, about the latest protests in Iran and how they differ from other demonstrations there.
Crowds Lash Out After Iran Admits Plane Was Mistakenly Downed
by Peter Kenyon
A week ago Iranians crowded the streets of Tehran mourning the loss of a military leader targeted in a U.S. drone strike. Over the weekend, crowds were lashing out against their government.
In Latest Iowa Poll, Sanders Leads Democratic Presidential Contenders
by Juana Summers
Bernie Sanders has received an endorsement by the influential Sunrise Movement. It's the latest example of a progressive group opting to align with Sanders, rather than Elizabeth Warren.
Thousands Flee Volcanic Eruption In Philippines
by Julie McCarthy
A volcano south of the Philippine capital Manila is erupting. Ash in the air closed Manila's airport for a time, and tens of thousands of people are evacuating villages near the volcano.
Dozens Of Earthquakes Continue To Shake Puerto Rico
by Adrian Florido
It's an anxious time for people in Puerto Rico. Saturday's 5.9 magnitude earthquake was the latest of both large and small tremors that have rattled the island for more than two weeks.
Hundreds Of Vultures Take Over Trump Border Patrol Radio Tower
In Texas, 300 vultures are roosting and nesting in a radio tower. The bird droppings are a safety hazard. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a "vulture deterrence netting system."
Hollywood Wakes Up Early To Hear Oscar Nominations
by Mandalit del Barco
Nominations for this year's Academy Awards will be announced in Beverly Hills Monday morning. There could be as many as 10 films nominated for this year's Best Picture Oscar.
Queen Summons Charles, William And Harry For Family Meeting
by Frank Langfitt
Britain's Queen Elizabeth convenes a family meeting Monday to discuss the future of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. They announced their plan to step back as senior members of the royal family.