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Cambodian Americans Celebrate New Year, But Honor Grim History

On Saturday, Cambodian-Americans in Southern California are celebrating their new year festival with cultural dances, day-long picnics and visits to local Buddhist temples. But one group is also using the occasion to educate a new generation about the Khmer Rouge genocide.

Turkey Clamps Down On Media After Coup Attempt

Turkey's clampdown on the media continues in the wake of a coup attempt. The latest government decree — issued under a state of emergency — says nearly 130 media outlets are to be closed.

DishTV's New Service Targets Cable Cord Cutters

DishTV is offering a new digital service for cord cutters — ESPN and a dozen other channels for just $20 a month. Does it lead to a cable-less future?

FEMA May Be Stretched Too Thin

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping the Biden administration administer COVID-19 vaccines and process unaccompanied minors at the border. But could the agency become stretched too thin?

Israel Seizes Hamas Ministers and Lawmakers

Israeli forces in Gaza have arrested dozens of Palestinian ministers and lawmakers from the ruling Hamas party. Israel entered Gaza after Palestinian militants captured a young Israeli soldier. Israel has promised continuing military action if the soldier is not released. Also, the body of a kidnapped 18-year-old Jewish settler was found in the West Bank, according to Israeli security officials. Steve Inskeep talks to Linda Gradstein.

How Wyoming Voters Are Reacting To Liz Cheney's Vote To Impeach Trump

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is under criticism from lawmakers in her party after voting to impeach former President Donald Trump. NPR looks at how voters are reacting to her decision.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has not issued a statewide stay-at-home order, is demanding that tribal leaders remove roadblocks they say have been put in place to protect reservation residents from the coronavirus pandemic.

Checkpoint Clash Escalates Between South Dakota Governor, Tribal Leaders

Gov. Kristi Noem says she plans to take the Cheyenne River Sioux and Oglala Sioux tribes to federal court for refusing to shutter checkpoints onto their reservations. "Clarity" is needed, she says.

Smoke rises from a derailed cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 4.

Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment

Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.

Economic Pain Lingers Despite Recession's End

The National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday that the recession, which began in December 2007, ended more than a year ago. But leading economists -- and the president -- said it doesn't mean the economy is now back on track.

Goodbye, brat summer

"Brat summer" ruled the internet with slime green memes and unexpected political endorsements. What online trends are taking shape for the fall? NPR's Adrian Ma talks to USA Today's Charles Trepany.

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