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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.
Former President Trump will be allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it will restore former President Donald Trump's accounts following a two-year suspension imposed after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Inspiration for Bdeir's 'Warsha' came from above — a crane operator in Beirut
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dania Bdeir, director of the Lebanese short film Warsha. The movie, about a crane operator in Beirut longing to express himself freely, will be released on Netflix Feb. 1.
Examining the state of global shipping and what it might mean for you
The cost of transporting shipping containers has gone back down to 2019 levels after record highs during the pandemic. That should be great news for consumers, right? Well, not so fast.
Protesters in Israel criticize the judicial overhaul planned by the new government
by Daniel Estrin
Israel's new government wants to weaken the judiciary — prompting unprecedented levels of protest. Critics say the effort echoes steps taken by the far-right governments in Hungary and Poland.
Pope Francis says being homosexual 'isn't a crime'
In an interview with the Associated Press, Pope Francis says being homosexual "isn't a crime" and that Catholic bishops should welcome members of the LGBTQ community into the church.
Tesla investors have much to mull as the automaker prepares to reveal earnings
Elon Musk and Tesla face multiple lawsuits, and the pioneering company's stock value has cratered as more EV options come on sale. The company reports earnings on Wednesday.
After weeks of pressure, Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
A spokesman for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed to NPR that Germany will send a company of 14 tanks to Ukraine. Scholz announced the decision during a cabinet meeting Wednesday.
College Board to release framework for AP African American studies course on Feb. 1
by Emily Files
Students at a Milwaukee school say a pilot AP African American Studies course gives them a deeper look at their history. But it's facing backlash from conservative lawmakers elsewhere.
Even with strict gun laws, 2 mass shootings happened days ago in California
At least 18 people were killed in the shootings. NPR's A Martinez talks to Daniel Webster of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions about whether stricter gun laws reduce gun violence.
Californians are reeling from 2 mass shootings that left at least 18 people dead
by Eric Westervelt
Monterey Park residents held a vigil Tuesday night to remember victims of a weekend shooting, while residents of Half Moon Bay struggled with their own horrendous loss from gun violence.
Results are released in R.I. girl's request for DNA evidence of Santa
Police were asked to run a DNA test on a cookie left behind on Christmas. The Rhode Island Health Department says it found no complete matches, and would need more samples from other Santa encounters.
Are you sleepy, hungry or maybe both? Here's a side hustle for you
Mattress review website Sleep Junkie will pay five volunteers $1,000 each to eat cheese snacks before bedtime. A study is looking into whether eating cheese before bed leads to nightmares.