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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
There's growing demand for answers about the death of an Afrobeats star
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
In Nigeria, the sudden death of an Afropop star two months ago sparked a country wide outpouring of grief — and many questions. There are concerns about the integrity of the police investigation.
Father-and-son locksmiths have found the key to happiness
by Liyna Anwar
Phil Mortillaro started Greenwich Locksmiths in Manhattan in 1980. His youngest son Philip followed in his dad's footsteps, and in 2014 talked to him about why he went into the family business.
Native American Heritage Day honors Indigenous people, but it's falling short
It's Native American Heritage Day. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ned Blackhawk, a professor of History and American Studies at Yale, about the history of the day and what it means to observe it.
How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season
by Jenna McLaughlin
It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could do more to protect consumers. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)
The Israel-Hamas war could impact the 3-year-old Abraham Accords
by Jackie Northam
The Israel-Hamas war has complicated Israel's relations with some Arab countries that had begun to formally normalize relations with the Jewish state.
There are many unexpected Black Friday bargains hiding in plain sight
Joanie Demer of the website — thekrazycouponllady.com — offers tips on unexpected places to find Black Friday deals. There are lots of bargains — you just need to know where to look.
Will the brokered cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas have lasting impact?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former U.S. intelligence officer Jonathan Panikoff about the role of Qatar in the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, and how it could impact future negotiations.
The Indicator from Planet Money: When a food staple becomes a luxury
Comfort foods are often cheap dishes with humble origins. What happens when our staples become luxuries? Economic headwinds in the U.K. are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops.
USDA updates plant hardiness map for the first time in more than a decade
NPR's A Martinez talks to Ashlie Thomas, author of How to Become a Gardener, about the map gardeners and farmers use to determine when and where plants will thrive — based on season and temperature.
Don't waste food: Here's how to use your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers
Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of the cookbook The Zero-Waste Chef, has ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers that go beyond turkey sandwiches and pie for breakfast.
Controversy surrounding the construction of 'Cop City' in Georgia won't let up
Protests continue over a police training facility near Atlanta — as construction is already underway, and a petition to get voters to weigh in is stalled in court.