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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu greeted with standing ovation in Congress amid protests in Washington
The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
Blind Bowling League started among friends. 50 years later it's a tightknit community
by Kevin Beaty
Three women who tried bowling to beat the winter blahs had no idea it would evolve into an institution: Denver's Blind Bowling League. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on Jan. 6, 2024.)
Vermont officials say renewed focus is needed to tackle worsening opioid crisis
by Liam Elder-Connors
A decade after Vermont's governor dedicated his annual State of the State speech to the opioid epidemic, there's been some progress. But it's overshadowed by record-breaking fatal overdoses.
How does the public view the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Shibley Telhami of the University of Maryland about his polling on the Trump indictment, Zionism and antisemitism, and the war in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Blinken makes his 4th trip to Israel since war with Hamas began
Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv as part of his Mideast visit aimed at containing the war in Gaza, and preventing a wider conflict.
Soccer world has lost a legend: German footballer Franz Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer is credited with redefining the role of the defender. He was known for his elegance and leadership qualities on the pitch — as well as his colorful personal life.
Canadian Park officials warn: Please don't let moose lick your car
The animals love the taste of road salt. Watching them lick the vehicle can be fun, but the interaction can cause the moose to lose their fear of cars and people — leading to traffic accidents.
Morning news brief
Federal appeals court to hear arguments over one of the indictments of former President Trump. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv. The FAFSA rollout has been pretty rocky.
There's tension between China and Taiwan but that's not the case with their music
by Emily Feng
Tensions between Taiwan and China are growing. But despite the rift, they maintain tight cultural connections — pop culture, that is.
Probe questions why a piece of a Boeing aircraft blew off an Alaska Airlines flight
by Kyra Buckley
The National Transportation Safety Board is wrapping up its initial investigation into why part of an Alaska Airlines Boeing jetliner blew out from the plane mid-flight.
Wyoming makes positive change to lower state's high gun suicide rate
by Kirk Siegler
Wyoming closed 2023 as the state with the highest gun suicide rate. Mental health professionals are seeing some positive change in response and prevention efforts.
Florida GOP elects new chairman after Ziegler ousted amid sexual assault allegation
by Tristan Wood
The Republican Party of Florida has ousted its chairman Christian Ziegler — who is under police investigation into an allegation of sexual assault.
Biden's 2024 campaign message comes into sharper focus after South Carolina speech
Following President Biden's speech at the site of a racist massacre in South Carolina, NPR's Michel Martin asks DNC chair Jaime Harrison about Biden's focus on threats from the far-right.