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The Poetic Wealth of Nikki Giovanni

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The Poetic Wealth of Nikki Giovanni

The legendary African American poet Nikki Giovanni passed away this week at the age of 81. Since fiercely coming onto the scene during the Black Power movement of the 1960s, Giovanni established a rich and powerful literary legacy. Her work often celebrated the power of Black joy contained within the fight for civil rights by reminding readers that "Black love is Black wealth".

The Poetic Wealth of Nikki Giovanni

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S. Korea President, Texas Lawsuit Over Abortion Pills, Coffee Prices Soar

South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial law on the democracy. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion medication to a Dallas-area woman. A drought in Brazil has caused the price of coffee on the futures market to reach a 47-year high.

S. Korea President, Texas Lawsuit Over Abortion Pills, Coffee Prices Soar

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Iran Loses Regional Ally, U.S. Colleges Prepare For Trump, Drone Sightings

The fall of Syria's regime is a blow to Iran. Iranian money and troops propped up former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government. How much do the developments in Syria set back an adversary of Israel and the U.S.? Some American colleges have issued a warning to their international students. They're suggesting students should try to return before Inauguration Day, to avoid any trouble at the border. Also, who's flying drones over New Jersey?

Iran Loses Regional Ally, U.S. Colleges Prepare For Trump, Drone Sightings

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FBI Director Wray To Step Down, U.S. Life Expectancy, DNC Seeks New Leadership

What does a change at the top mean for the FBI? Director Christopher Wray announced he will resign next month. Shooting an insurance executive in the back produced a disturbing response about America's healthcare industry. The Democratic National Committee is meeting in Washington over the next two days to reflect on the election results and hear pitches from candidates for leadership positions.

FBI Director Wray To Step Down, U.S. Life Expectancy, DNC Seeks New Leadership

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Syria's New Reality, Shooting Suspect's Ideology, Judges Block Grocery Merger

People in Syria are slowly settling in to a new reality. The fall of the Assad regime offers new opportunities, but also creates big challenges. NPR's Ruth Sherlock is reporting from Damascus. The motive of the alleged gunman in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is still unclear. Police have been sifting through Luigi Mangione's online history since his arrest to learn more about his ideology, and the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons hangs in the balance.

Syria's New Reality, Shooting Suspect's Ideology, Judges Block Grocery Merger

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Arrest In UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Netanyahu Trial, Jay-Z Rape Allegations

Police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He has been charged with second-degree murder. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify on Tuesday in his own corruption trial. The start of his defense comes amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. Jay-Z is the latest celebrity to be named in the web of allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The rapper has been accused of raping a teenage girl more than two decades ago.

Arrest In UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Netanyahu Trial, Jay-Z Rape Allegations

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Assad's Reign In Syria Is Over, U.S. Strikes ISIS Targets, Trump Gives TV Interview

After 54 years, the Assad's brutal reign in Syria is over. Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia with his family as rebel forces swept into the capital of Damascus. President Biden called the fall of the Assad regime a "moment of historic opportunity." But he also warned of the potential risks. And President-elect Trump gave his first network TV interview since winning the election.

Assad's Reign In Syria Is Over, U.S. Strikes ISIS Targets, Trump Gives TV Interview

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Trapped in a Social Safety Net
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Trapped in a Social Safety Net

In 1972, the federal government launched a program to support the poorest disabled and elderly Americans. Supplemental Security Income, run by the Social Security Administration, provides monthly checks that are a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable people in this country.

Trapped in a Social Safety Net

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Insurgency in Syria; South Korea's Political Chaos; Pope Creates 21

Syrian rebels continue their push south in an effort to take more territory as government forces fail to hold them back. Plus, there are calls for the South Korean president to resign after he tried to declare martial law. And, Pope Francis promotes 21 men as new cardinals.

Insurgency in Syria; South Korea's Political Chaos; Pope Creates 21

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Opposition Forces in Syria, Crypto's Milestone Week, New York City's Housing Plan

Syrian opposition forces swept into another government stronghold as they continue with their largest offensive in years against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. It's been a milestone week for cryptocurrencies as a single Bitcoin hit a valuation of one hundred thousand dollars. And, officials in New York City have taken a step toward addressing the city's housing crisis with a new plan that could pave the way for 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years.

Opposition Forces in Syria, Crypto's Milestone Week, New York City's Housing Plan

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