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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.
October Jobs Report Is Best Yet This Year
Employers added 271,000 jobs in October. The pace of hiring far exceeded expectations, and may increase chances that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates at its next meeting.
It's Possible Bomb Caused Russian Plane To Crash, Britain, U.S. Suggest
by Leila Fadel
Britain's prime minister and President Obama have mentioned the possibility of a bomb aboard the passenger jet. Their information, whatever it is, apparently comes from intelligence agencies.
British Supermarket To Hire Official Christmas Tree Lights Untangler
According to published reports in Britain, the ideal candidate should be "persistent and patient." They should be able to untangle three meters of Christmas lights in less than three minutes.
Seattle's Famed Gum Wall To Be Melted Clean
Authorities say the wall needs to be scrubbed to protect the historic buildings at the Pike Place Market. But cleaning 20 years' worth of gum off a brick wall is no easy task.
Bernie Sanders On Being Jewish And A Democratic Socialist
Steve Inskeep continues his conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders talks about why he self-identifies as a Socialist and how being Jewish influences his views.
Bet You Read It Now: iTunes Terms Of Service Becomes A Graphic Novel
In an online graphic novel, the only dialogue is the lengthy iTunes Terms and Conditions agreement. Steve Jobs is the main character, and the author gives readers an education in comic book history.
Britain Prohibits Its Aircraft From Flying Over Sinai Peninsula
by Leila Fadel
U.S. officials say it's premature to speculate on why a Russian jet crashed in the Sinai. Britain's foreign secretary says there's "a significant possibility" that ISIS somehow brought the plane down.
German Authorities Shut Down Suspected Migrant Smuggling Ring
Journalist Maximilian Popp, of the weekly German magazine Der Spiegel, tells Renee Montagne that such raids are routine and rarely make a difference in smuggling operations.
GOP Lawmakers Reluctant To Act On ISIS War Authorization Request
by David Welna
President Obama's decision to send special operations ground forces into Syria is again prompting calls for specific authorization from Congress to wage war.
Rubio Steps Up Presidential Campaign In New Hampshire
by Don Gonyea
Until recently, Sen. Marco Rubio has kept a fairly low profile in the GOP presidential race. Now he's starting to show momentum, and is eclipsing his political mentor Jeb Bush.