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The war in Israel and Gaza is having reverberations among Muslims and Jews in the U.S. Many are seeking solace in their faith as they try to to grapple with the pain of the past few weeks. 🎧 An imam and a rabbi speak with NPR's Ari Shapiro about how they are guiding their congregations. They talked about the lessons that Islam and Judaism teach for times like these and the importance of recognizing the humanity of each others’ communities.
While Democrats and Republicans widely expressed horror over Hamas's attack on Israel, there's a partisan divide in public opinion on the ongoing violence. Here's why Republicans have become particularly pro-Israel, and how evangelical Christians are a big part of the movement.
Since Tupac Shakur was murdered on Sept. 29, 1996, the mystery of who killed him has been the subject of fascination and conspiracy. The police and independent investigators have followed multiple leads over the years, many of them leading to Tupac’s friend-turned-rival the Notorious B.I.G. But police have said they found no conclusive evidence — until now.
Last month, a Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in what could be a turning point for the 27-year-old case.
The American Museum of Natural History is reevaluating its collection of human remains, including the bones of enslaved Black people and Native Americans. Experts say that for decades, museums used human remains for research that was rooted in racism — like looking for physical proof of the superiority of white people. The museum plans to temporarily remove all bones and have conversations with the affected communities to “repair and heal” its past. |
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Code Switch: Explore how race affects every part of society with empathy and humor. 🎧 Author Alejandra Olivia talks about her experiences working as a translator and interpreter for people seeking asylum in the U.S. and how she grappled with the question of what it means to help.
Michigan Radio Presents, from Michigan Radio: "Dough Dynasty" is the first special series in this space for Michigan Radio's special projects. It tells the story of how Michigan became the pizza chain headquarters of the world. 🎧 Want more pizza? Take a journey from Naples, Italy, to Southeast Michigan and learn about how two Michiganders founded two of the world's largest pizza chains, Domino's and Little Caesars.
The Broadside, from North Carolina Public Radio: Explore stories happening in the heart of the American South, from news to arts and culture. 🎧 Linguists have noted for decades that regional American accents are disappearing. But one traditionally Southern word persists: y'all. The reason for its popularity might surprise you. |
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Last week, while so much of the world watched events in the Middle East, Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser were detained in Russia and charged with "participation in an extremist organization."
They are the lawyers who represent Alexi Navalny, the opposition leader who has been imprisoned since January 2021, when he returned to Russia after receiving medical care following his poisoning.
All three men are also fathers with young children.
Kobzev (pictured above), Sergunin and Liptser have represented a number of political dissidents and have been a kind of personal lifeline for Alexi Navalny, who has not been permitted visits or phone calls with his family for more than a year. He has had to rely on his lawyers to convey family messages.
"Lawyers are often the only connection between the detained suspect or prisoner and the outside world," Denis Krivosheev of Amnesty International told us. "This ensures the complete isolation of Aleksei Navalny from the world."
William Pomeranz, an expert on the Russian legal system and director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., had a blunt answer when we asked if Navalny, and now his attorneys, can receive a fair trial:
"No," he said, explaining that Russia’s legal system is not like watching a U.S. crime drama.
"Ninety-nine percent of all Russian criminal cases end with a conviction," he said. "It will intimidate any advocates who want to engage in controversial cases."
Even while the world watches another crisis, the crackdown in Russia continues. |
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