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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
'Pretty Big Movement' Takes On Dance Company Stereotypes
A video of a dance company in New York has gone viral, with over 7 million views. Akira Armstrong explains why she founded the dance company for "full-figured" women, called "Pretty Big Movement."
As Questions Loom, Trump, Congress Gear Up For A Busy Wednesday
Wednesday will be a busy day on Capitol Hill with confirmation hearings and a Trump press conference. Questions about Russia's interference in the U.S. election will likely be at the center of both.
President-Elect Donald Trump Will Hold First Press Conference Since Before Election
Trump will hold a news conference Wednesday. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik says, historically, leaders have distinguished "news" from "press" conferences to undercut the role of the press.
Jerusalem Truck Attack Kills At Least 4, Wounds 15
A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday. Israeli police have called it a terrorist attack. Freelance journalist Daniel Estrin gives us the latest on the attack.
Iconic Journalist, Jazz Critic Nat Hentoff Dies At Age 91
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Renowned journalist and jazz critic Nat Hentoff has died at 91 years old.
VA Critic Florida Rep. Brian Mast Calls For Greater Healthcare Access For Veterans
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Freshman Republican Congressman Brian Mast, a former Army soldier and double amputee, says his priorities for Congress include veterans affairs and cleaning up Lake Okeechobee's polluted freshwater.
Former CIA Lawyer Cautions Return To Torture Techniques He Once Defended
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
John Rizzo, former acting general counsel of the CIA, says there's little doubt about Russia's interference in the election. He hopes Donald Trump will respect the intelligence community's expertise.
SeaWorld's Orca Tilikum, Subject Of 'Blackfish' Documentary, Dies
The death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau has been the catalyst for major changes in how the theme park handles its killer whales. The whale responsible for Brancheau's death, has died in Orlando.
Sexual Assault Case Weighs On University Of Minnesota Football Team
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Washington Post sports writer Sally Jenkins talks about about sexual assault accusations against University of Minnesota football players, and the complexity of judging these cases.