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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.
Two More Suspicious Packages Sent To Robert De Niro And Joe Biden
Authorities on Thursday discovered a suspicious package addressed to actor Robert De Niro in lower Manhattan, and another addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden in Delaware.
Long Line To Vote? A Pizza Delivery Service Will Send A Pie To Crowded Polling Places
Hungry poll-goers can now fulfill their civic duty and fill their bellies with the help of Pizza to the Polls, an organization that delivers free, hot pies to crowded voting stations.
Republicans Holding Judicial Hearing With Senate In Recess
by Nina Totenberg
Republicans are holding judicial confirmation hearings with the Senate in recess, while Democrats are opposed.
New York Gov. Cuomo On Pipe Bomb Investigations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks with David Greene about the spate of pipe bombs sent within his state. He announced Wednesday he would deploy additional state law enforcement.
New York Sues ExxonMobil
by Wade Goodwyn
New York's attorney general is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the Texas-based energy giant misled investors on climate-change risk.
Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict In College Basketball Corruption Case
A federal jury in New York found three people guilty of fraud for paying top-tier basketball recruits to choose certain colleges. NPR's David Greene speaks with sports columnist Kevin Blackistone.
Riyadh Conference Turnout After Khashoggi's Killing
After Saudi Arabia was accused of a journalist's murder, many investors pulled out of a Saudi business summit. But Ben Chu of The Independent tells NPR's David Greene that the conference was packed.
Blockchain And Climate Change
by Sam Harnett
There's a lot of buzz about how big data and now blockchain will "solve climate change." Scientists are concerned that the hype plays into a dangerous idea that there's a technological magic bullet.
Former FBI Director Weighs In On Pipe Bomb Investigation
Former deputy director of the FBI John Pistole tells NPR's Noel King what investigators will be looking for in the investigation into pipe bombs mailed to several prominent Democrats and CNN.
Michigan Redistricting Power Put To A Vote
by Cheyna Roth
Voters in four states are set to decide whether they should take the power to draw political boundaries away from politicians.
FBI Investigates Pipe Bombs Sent To Democrats
We have the latest on the investigation into the packages containing potential explosive devices sent to Democratic political figures this week.