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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.
College Access And Inequality
Steve Inskeep talks to education journalists Nikole Hannah-Jones and Alexandra Robbins about the college admissions scandal and the role of pay-for-admission in perpetuating education inequality.
News Brief: FAA Grounds 737 Max, Mueller Team Member Leaves
The FAA has grounded all Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the U.S. as investigators probe the cause of the crash in Ethiopia. Also, new information suggests the special counsel's investigation is done.
A Marriage Proposal For Memphis Fans
At an NBA game, a woman was delighted when her boyfriend asked into a microphone, "Will you Grit N Grind with me forever and ever babe?" It's the slogan for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Update On Venezuela's Blackouts
by Philip Reeves
In Venezuela, oil production and exports have been disrupted by the political and economic crisis that has caused massive blackouts and supply shortages.
Yazidis Tell Their Stories About Life Under ISIS
by Jane Arraf
Children who've forgotten their native language and cultural identities and women repeatedly sold into slavery are among the Yazidis kidnapped by ISIS and now finding freedom.
Streaming Preview: Idris Elba In 'Turn Up Charlie' And Aidy Bryant In 'Shrill'
We have reviews of two shows that premiere on Friday: Turn Up Charlie starring Idris Elba on Netflix, and Shrill starring Aidy Bryant on Hulu.
College Bribery Scandal Exposes Flaws In Admissions System
Alia Wong, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks to NPR's David Greene about the legal ways that wealthy parents have essentially tried to buy their kids' way into selective schools.
FAA Insists There's No Basis To Ground Boeing's 737 Max 8 Aircraft
A growing number of countries are either grounding Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft or banning them from their airspace. The FAA is standing firm, allowing U.S. airlines to continue to fly the aircraft.
Why Did A Boeing 737 Max 8 Crash? The Probe Is In Its Early Stages
Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Goelz, former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board, about the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 that involved a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
New Mexico Lawmakers Aim For Carbon-Free Energy By 2045
by Nathan Rott
New Mexico lawmakers are set to pass what could be the country's most aggressive push for 100 percent clean energy. It's happening even as the state is in the middle of a record-setting oil boom.