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Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote ‘We Are Free, You and Me’ with daughter in mind
by Michel Martin
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote a new children’s book inspired by affirmations they share with their daughter and scores of young people they meet through their activism.
Victims of a Colorado wildfire can choose a green rebuild that's within their budget
by Sam Brasch
More than 1,000 homes were lost in the Marshall fire in Colorado last December. Now residents are wondering if they can afford to rebuild energy efficient, resilient homes.
China's leader is poised to secure a historic 3rd term at next week's party congress
by John Ruwitch
China's President Xi Jinping has been in power for a decade. What's been the impact of his policies?
The U.N. votes to condemn Russia's attempts to annex parts of Ukraine
by Michele Kelemen
Russia looks increasingly isolated on the world stage. The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory and called on it to reverse the move.
A dish full of brain cells has learned to play the computer game Pong
by Jon Hamilton
Human brain cells in a dish have learned to play Pong, a simple video game created in the 1970s. This novel achievement is part of a larger effort to understand how brain cells learn.
CEOs no longer question if there will be a recession. The question now is when?
by David Gura
As the Federal Reserve maintains it can get high inflation under control without triggering a recession, 98% of CEOs surveyed say they're preparing for a recession in the next 12 to 18 months.
The committee investigating the insurrection could present new testimony
NPR's A Martínez talks to Denver Riggleman, a former Republican congressman and Jan. 6 committee adviser, about the House panel's upcoming hearing into the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Jan. 6 panel is back to present evidence in what may be its final hearing
The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol holds its ninth public hearing Thursday, to present some new evidence about former President Trump's role in the insurrection
For residents near Alameda Elementary, every Wednesday morning is a parade
Residents near this Portland, Ore., school cheer from the sidelines as some 200 kids roll by on bikes. Community members say the weekly event reduces traffic and pollution while promoting exercise.
Embattled LA City Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigns her seat after racist comments
by Adrian Florido
Just days after she was heard making racist remarks in a leaked recording, La City Council member Nury Martinez resigned from her seat. Earlier this week she stepped down as council president.
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing, Mar-a-Lago search details, Venezuelan migrants
The Jan. 6 panel presents evidence in a final hearing. More details are out on why the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago. White House expels illegal Venezuelan migrants as it offers some a legal path to entry.
New Netflix series 'The Midnight Club' breaks the record for jump scares
You know when something happens in a scary movie and it makes you jump from your seat? That's known as a jump scare. Series creator Mike Flanagan created a record 21 jump scares in a single episode.