Columbia cancels in-person classes after some students say they don't feel safe
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Debbie Becher, associate professor at Barnard College, about a wave of protests on college campuses amid growing tensions on campuses over Israel's war in Gaza.
House Republicans will try again to choose a nominee for speaker
There are eight candidates vying to be House speaker, and behind closed doors Republicans will narrow down the choices. The House has been without a speaker for nearly three weeks.
Israeli military veterans describe actions that pummeled Gaza ahead of 2014 invasion
The last time Israel had boots on the ground in Gaza was nine years ago. As the country prepares for another possible ground invasion of Gaza, veterans share reflections from the previous war.
A Colorado welder tried to pay a legal debt in coins — over 6,000 of them
A subcontractor had sued, and after mediation the welder was ordered to pay $23,500. An attorney declined to accept the delivery saying the office elevator couldn't lift more than 3,000 pounds.
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Two more hostages that were held in Gaza have been freed. House Republicans will try again Tuesday to elect their nominee for speaker. A steep sell-off is underway in the bond market.
Bargaining talks are set to resume between striking Hollywood performers and studios
After a two-week pause, representatives for Hollywood studios and the performers' union return to negotiations Tuesday, to try to find a path to ending a strike that began in May.
Diplomatic efforts are underway to facilitate the release of more hostages in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it facilitated Monday's release of two hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The aim is to free more hostages before Israel's expected ground invasion.
NPR podcast 'Throughline' takes a closer look at the birth of a nation: Turkey
A century after the founding of the Republic of Turkey, NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the legacy of founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Churches step in after Florida restricts how Black history can be taught
Black churches in Florida are now offering classes in African American history, as state leaders have limited how the subject can be taught in schools.
Several GOP lawmakers are now vying for speaker — the top job in the House
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Republican strategist Brendan Buck about House Republicans narrowing down their candidate pool for speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy was ousted more than two weeks ago.
Trump is expected to return to a NYC courtroom as ex-fixer Cohen is set to testify
Former Trump attorney and fixer Michael Cohen is due to testify Tuesday at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York. The trial threatens to upend Trump's real estate empire and wealthy image.
