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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The attorney general pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy, and may not last.
Dire warnings of flooding, power outages and mudslides as storms hit California
by Eric Westervelt
Severe storms are pounding Northern California, with heavy rain and strong winds. These come after a similar weather system that moved through the state over the holiday weekend.
Encore: Author George Saunders on his new book, 'Liberation Day: Stories'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with George Saunders about Liberation Day: Stories — his short story collection that explores everything from love affairs to lobotomized actors forced to perform.
Remembering Eastbay's beloved shoe catalogs
by Gus Contreras
The athletic retailer Eastbay closed its doors at the start of 2023. The Wisconsin-based company transformed the sneaker world with its mailed catalogs featuring the newest shoes and sports jerseys.
How buying a home became a key way to build wealth in America
Mortgage rates above seven percent and a low supply of homes for sale has made home ownership feel out of reach for many Americans. Yet it remains an important way to build wealth in the U.S.
The vote for House speaker will extend to a 2nd day — as will McCarthy's fight to win
by Deirdre Walsh
California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in a fight to secure the needed votes to become speaker of the House.
Encore: Sylvan Esso ditches its guiding principles of pop for album 'No Rules Sandy'
Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, the duo of Sylvan Esso, talk about their latest album No Rules Sandy and how they came up with it.
Encore: President Biden has made choosing diverse federal judges a priority
by Carrie Johnson
President Biden has appointed dozens of judges with lifetime tenure for the federal bench, setting records on professional and racial diversity. Advocates press for more action in 2023.
Criticism has followed Israel's new security minister's visit to Jerusalem site
by Daniel Estrin
It didn't take long for Israel's most controversial new cabinet minister to touch off international reaction with a visit to Jerusalem's most sensitive religious site.
San Francisco museum unveils a century-old device that plays piano and violin duets
San Francisco's Musée Mécanique has just unveiled its "Mills Bow-Front Violano Virtuoso," a century-old self-playing device which performs duets on piano and violin.
How California is preparing for another massive winter storm
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with California's state director of crisis communications, Brian Ferguson, about the current state of storm preparation and management after historic rainfall.