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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.
N.J. Commuters Struggle To Get To Work A Day After Train Crash
Thursday's crash disrupted service at the regional hub. Officials promised extra buses, ferries and light rail, but WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports it was chaos for many Hoboken Terminal users.
Job Filled. Swiss Locale Needed A Hermit
The new hire is a spiritual man with a long white beard and a kindly face. The hermit position dates back to the 15th century. It pays $24,000 a year.
There's Still Time To Punch Martin Shkreli In The Face
The pharmaceutical executive became despised after raising the price of a lifesaving drug by more than 5,000 percent. When his publicist died, Shkreli proposed to raise money with a punch gimmick.
Saddam Hussein's Basra Palace Transformed Into Museum
Since the fall of Saddam Hussein, Iraq has lost thousands of antiquities to looters and ISIS fighters. Museum director Qahtan al-Abeed tells Renee Montagne that the new institution signifies progress.
Lawmakers In Congress Override Obama's Veto Of Sept. 11 Lawsuit Bill
Renee Montagne talks to former Senator Bob Graham about the congressional override of President Obama's veto of a bill that would allow Sept. 11 victims' families to sue the Saudi government.
Early Voting Changes How Presidential Campaigns Operate
by Scott Detrow
Iowa starts early voting on Thursday and within a few weeks, millions will be casting early ballots. Campaigns are keeping track of how many Democrats or Republicans ask for and turn in early ballots.
U.S.-Saudi Relations Appear To Enter A New Phase
by David Welna
The vote to override Obama's veto of a Sept. 11 lawsuit bill pits lawmakers from both parties against Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, the Senate has cleared the way for arms sales to the kingdom.
Breaking With Tradition, Ariz. Paper Backs Democrat Hillary Clinton
The Arizona Republic has endorsed a Democrat for president for the first time in 126 years. Steve Inskeep talks to Nicole Carroll, editor of the paper, about why they are backing Hillary Clinton.