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A stranded machine transforms through motherhood in Chris Sanders' 'Wild Robot'
by Bob Mondello
A shipwrecked robot named Roz is accidentally activated by the wild animals on an otherwise uninhabited island in The Wild Robot, an animated adventure from the makers of How to Train Your Dragon.
Fans trying to see Beyoncé's U.K. Renaissance Tour are already having ticket issues
by Chloe Veltman
Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, one of the hottest tours of the year, went on sale in the U.K. this morning. Fans are amped, but there also have been frustrations with the ticketing system.
Bollywood film 'Pathaan' sparks dance parties in theatres
The new Bollywood spy thriller Pathaan is transforming movie theaters into dance clubs with its catchy theme — and it's breaking records at the box office in India and abroad.
A different type of fishing: Magnets pull trash and treasure from Baltimore Harbor
by Scott Maucione
In Baltimore, people are gathering trash, treasure and new friends from the bank of the Chesapeake Bay. They're fishing with high-powered magnets.
Why specialized police units like SCORPION may weaken community trust, not build it
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Radley Balko about the history behind specialized police units and why they can be problematic.
Outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert defends his record
Mark Emmert oversaw a tumultuous decade-plus as NCAA president. Now that he's stepping down in March, he joins NPR's Ari Shapiro for an exit interview.
Encore: Author Jas Hammond on their book, 'We Deserve Monuments'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Jas Hammond about their book, We Deserve Monuments. It's a young adult love story and a family mystery that explores intergenerational trauma and racism.
There are now safety guidelines for people who hire domestic workers in California
by Farida Jhabvala Romero / KQED
California has issued voluntary safety guidelines for employers of domestic service workers. These employees have been historically excluded from basic workplace protections.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is ousted from the House Foreign Affairs Committee
by Claudia Grisales
Rep. Ilhan Omar was removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This followed controversial remarks made by Omar and the ousting of some GOP members off panels when Democrats had the House.
COVID's impact on classrooms will linger and must be addressed, according to teachers
Teachers across the country are facing new obstacles in post-pandemic life as they try and shape young minds at the same time. We catch up with a group of educators to find out what's on their mind.
In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with bluegrass musician and first-time Grammy nominee Molly Tuttle about what this nomination means to her.