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Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr appears before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., on March 28, 2023. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sparked scrutiny from lawmakers who want to know what went wrong and whether regulators did enough to oversee the lender.

5 things we learned from the Senate hearing on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

A top federal regulator called the failure of Silicon Valley Bank a "textbook case of bank mismanagement" during a Senate hearing about what led to its spectacular collapse

Attorney Daryl Jones, of the Transformative Justice Coalition (left), with Carl O. Snowden, convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders, address the renaming of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore.

Activists call to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge because he owned enslaved people

Some activists and historians says it's time to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

This photo, taken Oct. 27, 2019, the day after the raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's compound in Syria, shows the van that was targeted by U.S. airstrikes. Photos of the van prompted questions about who was targeted.

Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

A year later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released body-worn camera footage of a July 13, 2022, incident in which one of several deputies arresting a woman at a traffic stop punched her in the face as she held her newborn baby.

An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it.

A crew installs a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., in 2023.

Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Across the country, prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.

Solar panels are installed on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., in 2023. Residential solar is booming in the U.S., but customer complaints have increased even more.

Thinking about rooftop solar? 4 things to consider and how to protect yourself

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. The industry is working to repair its reputation. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water

Researchers found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water. Most of them were nanoplastics — particles less than 1 micrometer in size.

Meet the musicians investing their time in mentoring the next generation

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with conductor Marin Alsop and violinist Nema Robinson about the importance of mentoring young musicians.

What to know about keeping children safe — and warm — in the car during the winter

A bulky winter coat underneath a car seat can pose dangers for children. Ahead of winter storms on the East Coast, here are some tips for optimal car safety.

'Green bubble shaming' at play in DOJ suit against Apple

Android users have long complained that texting someone with an iPhone on iMessage is an unpleasant experience. The Justice Department argues it is also an example of anti-competitive behavior.

Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday.

As she is poised to be the Democratic nominee, here are 5 facts about Kamala Harris

In a career marked by firsts, Harris is no stranger to charting a new path. If she becomes the Democratic nominee, and beats Trump in November, she would be the first woman president of the U.S.

Tonight Biden and Trump will have their first debate of 2024. Here's what you need to know

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on Thursday night in Atlanta.

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