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Secret Service director steps down following interrogation over the attempted assassination of Trump
Kimberly Cheatle faced 5 hours of questioning yesterday over the security lapses leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Lexington, Kentucky, unveiled a new tourism campaign beyond this planet
The city used a laser to beam its message to a solar system 40 light years away. It features beautiful Kentucky scenery, and includes the molecular structure of a popular Kentucky export: bourbon.
New Hampshire hosts the nation's first presidential primary next week
NPR's A Martinez speaks with New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan about his state's upcoming primary election. The state has been the first to hold a primary for more than 100 years .
The Biden administration insists a 2-state solution remains a real possibility
Administration officials say Palestinian statehood, as part of a normalization between Israel and Arab countries, is achievable. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Brian Katulis of the Middle East Institute.
Morning news brief
Phone and internet service in Gaza is down for a sixth day. President Biden and congressional leaders discuss Ukraine funding. Pakistan launches strikes on Iran allegedly targeting militant positions.
It's the 40th edition of Sundance — but the festival is looking forward, not back
by Mandalit del Barco
Democratic campaign committee commits millions to engage voters of color
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks Rep. Robert Garcia of California about congressional Democrats' new plan to engage voters of color ahead of November's elections.
Global demand increases for headscarves most closely tied to Palestinian identity
by Nina Kravinsky
The economy in the West Bank has taken a hit since Oct. 7, but international orders have business booming at a factory in Hebron that makes traditional Palestinian scarves.
Biden administration again designates the Houthi militants a global terrorist group
NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan about whether U.S. strategy in Yemen could strengthen the Houthis, and what the terrorist designation means for the militant group.
The earliest detection of a black hole is made by the James Webb Telescope
by Ari Daniel
The telescope has revealed the earliest known black hole to date, and it's millions of times larger than our sun.
How should judges and lawyers use artificial intelligence?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Duffy Myrtetus, co-chair of the Florida Bar's Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence Tools & Resources, about how judges and lawyers should use AI.
Volunteer firefighters have been on the decline for decades. Wisconsin has a solution
by Hope Kirwan
A training programing for the state's high school students hopes to increase interest and provide needed firefighting skills
Rhode Island mayor discusses his top priorities for the city of Newport
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Xay Khamsyvoravong, the Democratic mayor of Newport, about issues facing his city this election year. He's in Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.