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NPR's Michel Martin talks with South African journalist Redi Thlabi about President Trump's claim that white South Africans are disproportionately the victims of violence.

When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.

Data from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reveals that nearly one-third of prisoners released early during the COVID pandemic ended up back in prison.

Cool people around the world all have the same effortless “it” factors, according to a new study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.

Yiddish, the historic language of Jews in Europe and Russia, was once nearly extinguished. But now Jews drawn to the language for different reasons are keeping Yiddish alive.

President Trump has signed off on the release of the Epstein files, after months of resistance and days after an abrupt about-face. Here's how his messaging has evolved since taking office.

Biographer Peter Ames Carlin says making Born to Run was an "existential moment" for Springsteen. David Bianculli reviews the new season of Wednesday. Journalist Jennifer Senior discusses insomnia.

Etiquette expert Elaine Swann tackles tricky questions about staying at a loved one's place. Is it OK to borrow their car? Extend your stay? Show up empty-handed? Advice on how to be a star guest.

Sportswriter Jane Leavy discusses her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," with Morning Edition host and baseball megafan A Martinez.

And Housing for All is an impressively comprehensive examination of homelessness in America by Maria Foscarinis, who has worked in homelessness advocacy for decades.

ICE agents are increasingly breaking people's car windows to make arrests. Student loan assistance is one incentive being used to recruit 10,000 new agents.

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.