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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.
House Republicans are kicking off investigations into the Biden administration
by Claudia Grisales
After months of preparations, House Republicans this week are launching committee hearings investigating Democrats.
Blinken's Israel visit comes during heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions
by Daniel Estrin
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel and the West Bank comes against a backdrop of violence, including deadly attacks in Jerusalem and a Palestinian refugee camp.
An older person's money management errors may be a sign of some sort of dementia
by Sarah Boden
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation. With few regulatory safeguards, it falls on families to monitor the risk and intervene.
Ex-Memphis police colonel is in shock over the video of police beating Tyre Nichols
NPR's A Martinez talks to pastor James Kirkwood, chairman of the Memphis Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board, about police practices and the killing of Tyre Nichols.
Memphis and the nation focus on another example of police violence
Residents in Memphis, who watched the video of the violent police beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, talk of their own brutal experiences. Nichols died three days after the attack.
Peru's political stalemate and civil unrest show little signs of letting up
by Carrie Kahn
As protests continue in Peru for almost two months, calls for the president to step down and to hold new elections are loudest among the indigenous and the poor in the southern part of the country.
Morning news brief
Memphis leaders say police reform is part of the solution to police violence, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is in Jerusalem amid mounting violence, House Republicans begin probes into Democrats.
For $5, the San Antonio Zoo will help you get over your ex
As part of an annual fundraiser, the zoo will name a cockroach after your ex and feed it to an animal. For a $150 upgrade, the zoo will send your ex a video of their namesake being devoured.
A bear in Boulder, Colo., may have a future as a social media influencer
A city team tracks wildlife using cameras that take an image when they detect motion. Instead of strolling by, the bear tried different poses in front of a camera — taking 400 selfies.
Musician Matt Butler has turned years of playing in prisons into a one-man show
Singer-songwriter Matt Butler has performed in more than 50 prisons and jails. His show about the people he met there and the stories they told is called "Reckless Son."
Recent attacks on electric substations have the Department of Energy concerned
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Puesh Kumar, director of the Energy Department's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy, Security and Emergency Response, about risks to the U.S. power grid.
A man who prevented a second attack in Monterey Park is honored as a hero
by Emma Bowman
At a Lunar New Year celebration, residents of Alhambra, Calif., honored Brandon Tsay, the man who disarmed the Monterey Park gunman as he tried to attack a second location.