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Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus

Yale University, Emerson College and New York University are among the few schools where students are staging encampments calling for divestment from Israel.

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How two good friends became sworn siblings — with the revival of an ancient ritual

Thousands of years ago, there was a ceremony to bind close friends together as sworn siblings. Could the practice be resurrected today to strengthen modern friendships? Two women did just that.

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TikTok faces its biggest threat yet; Earth Day tips for sustainable living

The House passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless the China-based ByteDance sells it. These small changes will help you live more sustainably.

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Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

The economy is a top voting issue for many Americans. Four "American Indicators," people reflecting different sectors of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics.

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Why Netflix Is Ready To ‘Fly Like an Eagle’

In our latest Next Text, we also celebrate more Steve Miller hits, laud Alex Garland’s trippy ‘Civil War,’ eulogize Participant Media, and wonder what the heck Sony and Uri Berliner are thinking

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Photos: Jerusalem's sacred crossroads endures in a time of war

The convergence of three Christian, Muslim and Jewish holidays this spring led to fears of violence. But the city central to these major religions has remained largely peaceful.

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Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong

The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.

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Startups want to geoengineer a cooler planet. With few rules, experts see big risks

In a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.

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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina

A video shows apartment complex residents in North Carolina trying to pull two wild black bear cubs from a tree to pose with them. One person manages to grab a cub before it runs away.

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Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change

STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.

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Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered how further U.S. aid would make a difference on the front lines, and the state of the war in general.

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'We created this problem': a pediatric surgeon on how gun violence affects children

Mikael Petrosyan of Children's National Hospital says gun violence against children is preventable.

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Editor quits NPR after claiming "bias"

The 25-year-long NPR veteran, who accused the network of liberal bias, posted a resignation statement on X

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What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran — and what could happen next

Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for.

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Another Day, Another Doomed Plan To Defund NPR

We've seen this saga so many times before.

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Israel strikes Iran, U.S. official says; Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' is here

Israel has launched a strike against Iran, a U.S. official tells NPR. Taylor Swift's highly anticipated "Tortured Poets Department" is here.

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Alvin Bragg, Manhattan's district attorney, draws friends close and critics closer

Alvin Bragg, Manhattan's District Attorney, has great friends and determined critics

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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern

The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.

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Fake Botox has sickened patients nationwide. Here's what to know — and what to avoid

Public health authorities are investigating reports of counterfeit injections sickening 19 people across nine states. Experts say getting bona fide Botox starts with finding a trustworthy provider.

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NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

Police began making dozens of arrests after Columbia University's president asked for help clearing protesters — citing the "encampment and related disruptions pose a clear and present danger."

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Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years

Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Flooding has also disrupted travel at Dubai International Airport.

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NPR's Katherine Maher Is Not Taking Questions About Her Tweets

"I am not in the newsroom," the embattled NPR chieftain said over and over again.

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Google Fires 28

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Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released

Inflation is proving stubborn this year, and the cost of rent may be to blame. Hawaii's attorney general has released the first report into last year's Maui fires.

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