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At antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'
Columbia University officials answered lawmaker questions about antisemitism on campus. But Wednesday's hearing played out very differently from the 2023 hearing that grabbed so many headlines.
Hundreds of bats are saved after falling to the ground during Houston's cold snap
The bats nearly froze to death during last week's low temperatures, dropping from the downtown bridge where they live. Rescuers saved them by administering fluids and keeping them warm in incubators.
Lyrics from 'Blind' by hip-hop singer-songwriter SZA will stay with you
We asked music critic Kiana Fitzgerald, a frequent contributor to NPR Music: Was there a lyric from 2022 that stayed with you all year? She chose a line from the SZA song "Blind."
Transitioning away from coal leaves Navajo communities struggling
by Alice Fordham
Despite years of warnings about coal mines and power plants shutting down on the Navajo Reservation, promised funding to help an economic transition has failed to materialize.
Why Republicans are opposed to the lifting of Title 42 border restrictions
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican strategist Mike Madrid about Republicans opposition to lifting Title 42, an order used to expel thousands of asylum-seekers during the pandemic.
Biden's foreign policy plan will face some big tests in 2023
by Michele Kelemen
The Biden administration's foreign policy for 2022 was centered on building alliances with other countries to counter Russia and China. Next year will show whether that has had an impact.
Have you made your New Year's climate resolution yet?
Many people are focusing on how to reduce their carbon footprint for next year — such as taking one less flight or eating less meat. We have advice on how to set climate resolutions for 2023.
Israel is swearing in a new hard-line government on Thursday
A government stocked with far-right nationalists takes office in Israel as part of former Prime Minister Netanyahu's return to power. It's expected be most right-wing government in Israel's history.
Lyrics from 'One by One,' written by Connie Converse, will stay with you
by Tom Huizenga
We asked NPR Music's classical producer Tom Huizenga: Was there one lyric from 2022 that stayed with you all year? He chose a line from the song "One by One," recorded by Julia Bullock.
Supreme Court allows border restrictions known as Title 42 to continue for now
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Los Angeles Times immigration policy reporter Hamed Aleaziz about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to keep in place, at least temporarily, pandemic border restrictions.
New Englanders are fighting back against demonstrations by neo-Nazis
by Phillip Martin
For months white supremacists have dominated headlines in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Residents across the region are organizing counter protests to push back against racism and hate.
Illinois will become the first state to do away with cash bail
by Mawa Iqbal
The Pretrial Fairness Act is part of a sweeping criminal justice reform package. Amid fierce Republican opposition and a pending lawsuit, Illinois prepares to implement the change on Jan. 1.
Morning news brief
Southwest Airlines tries to recover from operational meltdown. Supreme Court allows Title 42 border restrictions to continue. Republicans plan to probe environmental, social and governance investing.