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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.
France Recognizes Lightsaber Dueling, 'Time' Magazine Reports
France's fencing federation hopes the move will lure people addicted to their screens to exercise more. Lightsaber instructors will train people to take part in three-minute bouts.
'Last Boat Out Of Shanghai': The Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the communist revolution in China. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Helen Zia, who wrote a book about the Chinese who fled the revolution.
News Brief: Venezuela, North Carolina Election, Syria Crisis
Trump continues his push for regime change. Officials examine the election results of the states 9th Congressional District which may be fraudulent. And, an update on Syria's humanitarian crisis.
Rep. Joe Courtney On Trump's Emergency Declaration
NPR's David Greene speaks with Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., about the legal options for Congress and states to counter President Trump's national emergency declaration.
Venezuela's Collapse Puts Strain On Latin American Health Care
by Jason Beaubien
The collapse of the health care system in Venezuela is having ramifications throughout Latin America. Disease outbreaks across the continent are being linked back to Venezuela.
News Brief: Legal Response To Trump's Emergency, McCabe Speaks, Jussie Smollett Case
Following the president's declaration of a national emergency on Friday, we look at the legal action now being taken against it and how it could play out in the courts.
Andrew McCabe Discusses His Firing
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe about his career, his firing, and his new book, The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump.
City And County Merger Effort Roils St. Louis
by Jason Rosenbaum
A group is trying to merge the St. Louis city and county governments to try to boost development and pare down police departments. But the black community sees it as a challenge to political gains.
Police Say Jussie Smollett Case Shifts
by Miles Bryan
Chicago police say their investigation has shifted after speaking with two men originally considered suspects in the alleged attack against actor Jussie Smollett.