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The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided, with conservatives expressing various degrees of skepticism about the statute used to prosecute more than 350 of the Jan. 6th rioters who invaded the capitol.

The House Jan. 6 panel has issued a subpoena for former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone. The committee is asking him to appear for a deposition next week.

Following arguments in two cases that challenge a University of Michigan policy that considers race in admissions, the Supreme Court appears evenly split on the issue. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who signals she believes race can be one of many factors used in choosing among many qualified applicants, is viewed as the decisive swing vote. Hear NPR's Nina Totenberg.

A new study shows female bottlenose dolphins change their tone when talking to their calves. All of the 19 mom's whistled a unique signal — higher and greater than their usually tone.

The child’s death raises questions and criticism on the adequacy of care for migrant families in detention at a time when the Trump administration has signaled it wants to expand the practice of detaining children with their parents.

President-elect Biden's promise of a firm response to the latest hacking attack attributed to Russia signals a much tougher assessment of Vladimir Putin than President Trump's deferential attitude.

The color for the upcoming year is Very Peri, a periwinkle hue. Kamala Harris and Lady Gaga have both been seen wearing it. Apparently it signals "a spritely, joyous attitude."

Rescue crews in West Virginia continue efforts to save 13 coal miners trapped since Monday. Workers are now more than 10,000 feet into the mine. But there's been no signal from the miners, and air-quality tests show very high levels of carbon monoxide.

Scientists have at last found the protein that transforms sound waves into nerve impulses. Researchers are learning that hearing is the "fastest" of the senses, faster even than vision in the way input becomes nerve signals. NPR's Richard Knox reports.

Cleveland fans hope their city will claim its 2nd championship this year. The Cavaliers won the NBA championship in June. Will the baseball team be next? The Indians are on their way, winning Game 1.