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NYC mayor says 'outside agitators' are co-opting Columbia protests—students disagree
by Destinee Adams
In an NPR interview, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said he had a 'gut reaction' that outside agitators were leading Columbia anti-war protests. Students beg to differ.
A mother and son reflect on school shooter drills
A Texas mother and son discuss the active shooter drills he's lived with throughout his grade school years.
Oregon's ambitious sustainable power plant
by Monica Samayoa
An Oregon utility has constructed a renewable energy power plant that relies on wind, solar energy and batteries to power the grid when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
BeReal app is Instagram's next rival for teens
by Bobby Allyn
BeReal asks users to post one candid unedited photo a day. It can't be "liked" or shared. There are no algorithms or ads. And teens are increasingly choosing a feed that is intentionally boring.
House Committee places blame for Jan. 6 riot on Trump
by Claudia Grisales
During a hearing last night in prime time, the House Select Committee investigating January Six made it clear it blames former President Donald Trump for that day's deadly violence.
High school teacher receives a Tony for dedication to musical theater
Roshunda Jones Koumba has taught musical theater to high school students in Houston, Texas, for nearly 20 years. She's receiving a Tony award for her years of dedication to the craft.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren talks about last night's Jan. 6 hearings
NPR's Rachel Martin asks Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California, to respond to the first session of the January 6 hearings.
The Grammy Awards are adding new categories
The Recording Academy is adding new categories — like for video game music and "Songwriter of the Year" — plus a special merit award for "best song for social change."
A Colorado town wants to change its name to 'Kush'
The state was a pioneer of legal marijuana and the mayor is in favor of the name change.
Quirky roadside attractions bring small town pride
by David Condos
For small towns with dwindling populations and shrinking tax bases, luring travelers to stop and spend a few dollars is a matter of survival. Some turn to quirky roadside tourist attractions.