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D.C. Jewish community leader says they will 'never recoil from living proud Jewish lives'
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, about a deadly shooting that killed an Israeli couple at a Jewish-themed event.
Economists look to February's job numbers to see if hiring is still strong
January was a blockbuster month for job creation as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years. February's data is released Friday.
A Houston doctor worked 715 days without a break once COVID was declared a pandemic
NPR's A Martinez catches up with Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston's United Memorial Medical Center about his reflections as we mark the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morning news brief
The U.S. releases February unemployment numbers. The president of the European Commission and President Biden will meet to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. California braces for severe weather.
What would it take for India to become the factory of the world?
In the world of global manufacturing, China is the undisputed champion. But on its doorstep lies a huge country vying to become the world's next high-tech factory for the world: India.
Columnist explains what U.S. national security groups are getting wrong about China
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. trade official and columnist David Rothkopf, about whether there a bipartisan consensus in Congress that the U.S. must be tough on China?
You may have heard about the movie 'Cocaine Bear.' Is 'Cocaine Cat' next?
An African serval escaped from his owner's car in Cincinnati a few weeks ago. The 30-pound cat was later found in a tree. After he was rescued and identified, the cat tested positive for cocaine.
Some advice for surviving daylight saving time which begins this weekend
Experts say go to bed sooner, try exposure to a bright light when you get up and eat a protein-heavy breakfast. They also advise no caffeinated beverages after noon.
A new movement is creating ways for low-income people to invest in real estate
by Deena Prichep
Low-income people are often shut out of a way wealth is built: real estate. There's a chance for poorer people to invest in their communities. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on March 5, 2023.)
'Throughline,' NPR's history podcast, digs into the origins of house music
Since Beyoncé's Renaissance album dropped last summer, house music has found its way back to mainstream audiences. Some are asking, "Is House back?" The truth is it never went away.
New York City says it has too many migrants and plans to send some elsewhere
by Jasmine Garsd
Months after arriving in New York by bus, migrants without work permits struggle to carve out new lives as they wait for their asylum cases to be heard.
Catholic group spent millions on data tracking gay priests, 'Washington Post' reports
NPR's Steve Inskeep talk to Washington Post reporter Michelle Boorstein about the Catholic organization that bought mobile phone data to "out" priests who use gay dating apps.
Pregnant runner ran a mile in under 6 minutes shortly before her due date
NPR's A Martinez speaks with professional runner Makenna Myler, who recently ran a 5:17 mile in her third trimester of pregnancy.