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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.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa finds out this week if he faces impeachment
by Kate Bartlett
Cyril Ramaphosa came to power pledging to tackle corruption, but after allegations against him, he faces a fight for his political life
Voters head to the polls for Georgia's runoff election
The 2022 midterms are finally coming to an end, as the runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker wraps up today in Georgia.
Morning news brief
Voters take to the polls in Georgia's Senate runoff election. U.S. Capitol Police receive highest civilian honor. China holds memorial for late leader Jiang Zemin.
France's World Cup team is diverse, but the country has struggled with acceptance of immigrants
French writer, filmmaker and activist Rokhaya Diallo speaks with NPR's A Martinez about racism and integration in France as the country's multiracial soccer team competes in the World Cup.
China holds a memorial service for Jiang Zemin
by Frank Langfitt
China is holding a memorial service for its late leader Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. We reflect on his legacy and what the controversial leader means for today's China.
Poland is facing a coal shortage this winter
by Rob Schmitz
Before the war in Ukraine, Poland relied on Russia for its energy needs. As winter approaches, Poland is facing a shortage of coal.
A 28-year-old accountant on why he chose to move back in with his parents
by Claire Murashima
Eric Salazar, 28, is an accountant living in his parents' basement. He hopes to buy the whole place when they retire, but says he'll rent out the rooms to make ends meet.
A Florida family turned Hurricane Ian debris into a festive Christmas garbage pile
by Kerry Sheridan
Debris from Hurricane Ian debris is still piled up in some Florida neighborhoods. One family brought joy to their nieghborhood by decorating their garbage pile for the holidays.
Forget the World Cup. Qatar's hottest show is the camel pageant
Nazaa'a beat 14 other pure-bred camels in the Mzayen World Cup, a pageant for camels.
New York's pandemic preparedness equipment is up for auction
by Ava Pukatch
Ambulance parts, air filtration systems, and much more: The state of New York auctions equipment purchased for the COVID pandemic that it no longer needs.