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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.
Nun Requests A Kiss From Pope Francis. He Obliges
A nun called out to the pope from a crowd in Rome and requested a kiss. He wanted to make sure she wouldn't bite. She promised, and the pope gave her a peck on the cheek.
Conservative County In Minnesota Votes To Bar Refugees
by John Enger
Resident of a northern county are the first in the state to vote against refugee resettlements. Misinformation led many to think that hundreds of Syrian refugees would be coming.
Facebook Revises Rules On Political Advertising
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post technology reporter Tony Romm about Facebook allowing users to exercise more control over which political ads they see.
Recent Events That Increased Tensions Between The U.S. And Iran
by Mary Louise Kelly
Tensions spiked a week ago when an Iranian general was killed in a U.S.-ordered drone strike — Iran retaliated. And, investigators probe whether an Iranian missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner.
New York Museum Separates Meghan And Harry From Wax Royals
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to take a step back from royal duties. As Buckingham Palace sorts out details, Madame Tussauds in Manhattan removed them from the royals display.
Evidence Suggests Iranian Missile Brought Down Ukrainian Airliner
by David McGuffin
Canada mourns the deaths of Canadian citizens aboard the Ukrainian jetliner that plunged from the sky near Tehran. Investigators are looking into whether the plane was shot down by an Iranian missile.
TV Review: HBO's Version Of Stephen King's 'The Outsider'
by Eric Deggans
The HBO series begins as a straightforward investigation into a boy's murder. The program, which debuts Sunday, takes a dark subject and adds an even darker twist.
Minnesotans Keep Alive The Tradition Of Makeshift Hockey Rinks
by Dan Kraker
For some in Minnesota, winter means building a backyard hockey rink. Some sheets of ice are framed by scrap wood, others are made from kits than can cost thousands of dollars.
Iranian Americans Anxiously Follow Events In Iran
by Melissa Block
The U.S. and Iran may have pulled back from the brink of war but tensions remain high. Iranian American activists and writers talk about their fears and hopes for what's next.
News Brief: Ukrainian Jet Disaster, War Powers, Boeing 737 Max
Details emerge about the Ukrainian airline disaster near Tehran. The House passes a resolution restricting the president's actions against Iran. And, Boeing releases troubling employee communications.
After Anti-Semitic Attacks, Jewish Community Learns To Fight Back
by Matt Katz
After attacks on Jewish communities in the New York area, participation has surged in a nonprofit organization, which trains Jews to protect themselves using traditional self-defense methods.