Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition
Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.
Some Americans Arrive In U.S. After Being Quarantined In Japan
Two charter planes carrying more than 300 Americans evacuated from the coronavirus-strickened Diamond Princess cruise ship have touched down at military bases in California and Texas.
Ex-DOJ Employees Call On Barr To Resign After Intervening In Stone Case
More than 1,100 former DOJ officials want Attorney General William Barr to resign. NPR's Noel King talks to Mary McCord, a former acting assistant attorney general for National Security, about why.
WTA Will Allow Coaching From The Stands During Testing Phase
NPR's David Greene talks to sports journalist Reem Abulleil about the Women's Tennis Association allowing coaching from the stands. The trail run won't apply to grand slam tournaments.
98-Year-Old Girl Scout Has Been Selling Cookies Since 1932
Ronnie Backenstoe has been a Girl Scout since the Hoover administration — when boxes of cookies went for 15 cents each. She sells them from her Pennsylvania retirement home.
From Iran, Shiite Cleric Tries To Crush Iraq's Protest Movement
Anti-government protests in Iraq have been nearly halted as security forces clamp down. Protesters confronting security forces are being killed or wounded almost every day.
Target Near Atlanta Grants Girl's Birthday Wish
Brayden Lawrence, who turned 8, wanted to have her birthday party in a place she's obsessed with: Target. Brayden and her friends wore Target uniforms, used walkie-talkies and stocked shelves.
Why Sitting For Long Periods Can Effect Teens' Mental Health
A new study finds that sitting still is linked to a higher risk of depression among teens, but even an hour of light physical activity every day reduces the risk of depression by 10%.
MLB Commissioner Defends Decisions On Astros' Sign-Stealing Scandal
As spring training gets underway, baseball's executives and commissioner discussed the upcoming season. But the talk was really about the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.
News Brief: Coronavirus, Trump Campaign, Iraqi Protesters
Some passengers quarantined on the Diamond Princess are coming ashore. President Trump began running for reelection much earlier than most presidents. And, protesters in Iraq are under more pressure.
