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A congressional delegation visits Kyiv to pledge solidarity with Ukraine

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressmen Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., and Congressman Mark Green, R-Tenn., about their trip to Ukraine as the country faces the threat of a Russian invasion.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on April 20.

Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is under pressure for holding up military nominees over abortion policy he disagrees with. When asked whether that is hurting military readiness, he faulted President Biden.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel walks to her seat before the State of the State address on Jan. 25 at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.

Michigan's attorney general charges 16 people in fake elector scheme

The so-called fake electors signed documents falsely attesting that Donald Trump won the state in the 2020 election.

The Dalai Lama, pictured here at a prayer ceremony in McLeod Ganj last week, has come under fire for visibly kissing a young boy on the lips in a video that's been viewed millions of times.

The Dalai Lama apologizes for asking a young boy to suck his tongue

The 87-year-old Buddhist high priest says he "regrets" kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to "suck my tongue." A video capturing the incident went viral on social media, sparking outrage.

A minibus operated by MTS contractor First Transit appears in this undated photo.

Work stoppage begins as drivers negotiate contract with First Transit

Teamsters were picketing outside First Transit in El Centro as of Tuesday morning, according to the local's Twitter feed. Drivers in San Diego stopped work in solidarity.

A law enforcement officers converge at Brownwood Park where activist had gathered who oppose the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center that protesters refer to as "Cop City," after earlier marching through the park just as a vigil for killed activist Manuel "Tortuguita" Terán was set to begin in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 24, 2023.

Domestic terrorism charges in Georgia are prompting concern over political repression

In Atlanta, dozens of activists who oppose a new police and fire training facility are being accused of domestic terrorism. That has alarmed civil liberties and human rights groups.

This airport surveillance camera image released in an FBI affidavit shows alleged suspect Marc Muffley at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pa., on Monday.

A man is charged for allegedly trying to bring explosives in his suitcase on a flight

A Pennsylvania man is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.

Riot police fire tear gas shells toward supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered near Khan's house to prevent officers from arresting him, in Lahore, Pakistan, on Wednesday. The police withdrew later in the day.

Pakistan police ordered to halt arrest of Imran Khan until Thursday after clashes

Police were trying to arrest Pakistan's former prime minister over corruption charges but his supporters fought back, and a court eventually ordered the arrest be postponed until Thursday morning.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

In the middle of the New Year's Day feast, with king and court and noble ladies and knights assembled, something magical has to happen! Come on down to Twisted Horn Mead-Hall in Vista to hear the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, in the original 14C. English. Audience participation in reading modern English translation invited.

Salima Ikram, a professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Decoding Hieroglyphics

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes.

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