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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
by Michel Martin
Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official.
Kenneth Roth had a Harvard fellowship offer. Was it rejected for his view on Israel?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kenneth Roth, former head of Human Rights Watch, about Harvard University's decision not to offer him a fellowship. Roth says it was because of his criticism of Israel.
A previously unknown Egyptian royal tomb has been discovered in Luxor
Egyptian and British archeologists uncovered the tomb that could date back as early as 1550 B.C. The tomb may belong to a royal wife or a princess who was part of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Among the N.M. lawmakers targeted in the shootings was a county commissioner
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa about the string of shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico. She was one of the targets.
A losing GOP candidate in N.M. is charged with shootings at homes of Democrats
Political leaders in New Mexico call for accountability after a convicted felon and failed GOP legislative candidate was arrested for conspiring to shoot up homes and offices of elected Democrats.
China's population drop is expected to have global economic consequences
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Yun Zhou, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan, about China announcing its first population decline in decades.
Why the high forgiveness rate of PPP loans is troubling to many people
The majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans given to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic have been forgiven, but new data show the program was rampant with fraud.
How climate change is impacting New England's snowplow drivers
by Mara Hoplamazian
New England winters are warmer and bring more rain than snow due to climate change. That means local snowplow drivers have limited work, and must find alternatives to a once reliable livelihood.
Patrons at a Michigan club counter isolation's bad health effects with dance moves
Every Friday, the Ann Arbor Happy Hour event brings groups of seniors together to dance. It's not just a fun night at a club, but a way to fight the adverse health effects of isolation.
'Master Slave Husband Wife,' details a couple's journey from slavery to freedom
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ilyon Woo about her new book — Master Slave Husband Wife — which details the account of Ellen and William Craft escaping slavery.
A bus in Alaska that picks up puppies is a fan fav on social media
A "puppy bus" in Alaska has gone viral and built up a growing fanbase on social media thanks to its cute passengers.
Seeds developed over thousands of years may help farmers adapt to climate change
by Ruth Sherlock
A seed bank in rural Lebanon is proving important for food production in regions all over the world adapting to warming temperatures.
Jan. 6 report isn't dominating the sales charts like prior government reports
by Andrew Limbong
The Jan. 6 report was set to be a major boon for publishers. A week out, sales have been relatively slow compared to other blockbuster government reports. (Story first aired on ATC on Jan. 16, 2023.)