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The U.S. has had a long history of political violence, but experts see a new trend
by A Martínez
The apparent second assassination attempt of Donald Trump is stirring concern about growing political violence in the U.S.
Morning news brief
Chinese surveillance balloon, spotted over the U.S., complicates Antony Blinken's trip to China, a Guantánamo prisoner is released to Belize, report says Great Salt Lake is at risk of drying up.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 nominees
The list includes Missy Elliot and New Order. A Tribe Called Quest is nominated for a second time. The winners will be announced in May.
Retired quarterback Tom Brady has an offer to come back out of retirement
Patriots owner and Brady superfan Robert Kraft says he'd sign Brady for one day, so he can retire as a New England Patriot. Brady won six Super Bowls with the Patriots before moving to Tampa.
Why some Democrats are on board with busing migrants away from border states
by Laura Benshoff
Republican governors have been transporting migrants out of states near the southern border. Some Democrats who first opposed it are now saying it's a humanitarian service, not a political statement.
Artists file class-action lawsuit saying AI artwork violates copyright laws
Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.
'Morning Edition' co-host Rachel Martin is moving to another role at NPR
After six years as a Morning Edition host, Rachel Martin is stepping away from her day-to-day presence on the show.
Did the College Board cave to pressure to revise African American studies curriculum?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Teresa Reed, dean of the University of Louisville's School of Music and a member of the committee that developed the College Board's AP African American studies class.
Family and civil rights leaders honored Tyre Nichols at a public funeral in Memphis
by Katie Riordan
Tyre Nichols' funeral was held Wednesday, roughly three weeks after he died following a beating by police that was caught on video and sparked protests and calls for accountability nationwide.