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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., joined at right by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 27, 2021. The House select committee on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has issued subpoenas for both lawmakers, as well as other Republicans.

In an unprecedented move, the Jan. 6 panel subpoenas McCarthy and other Republicans

There is little history of a congressional committee issuing subpoenas for members of Congress. The move escalates the war between House Republicans opposed to the investigation and the panel.

People arrive by train to Lviv, Ukraine, and head to the station's exit.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 6)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Wine grapes are SLO County's top crop

Wine grapes are the top crop in San Luis Obispo County according to the latest numbers from the county's agriculture department. Overall, total production…

Voters Recall Top Officials in California Town

Residents in South Gate, Calif., vote to oust the mayor, treasurer and two council members, amid allegations that they conducted city business through backroom deals and gave city contracts to friends. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez of member station KPCC reports.

British Troops Capture Top Iraqi Commander

British forces capture an Iraqi general in the southern city of Basra. A spokesperson says the general is the highest-ranking Iraqi prisoner of war thus far. Meanwhile, U.S.-led warplanes strike facilities in Baghdad, including a presidential palace, a military intelligence complex and the barracks of a paramilitary training center. Hear NPR News.

Chicago Symphony Tops U.S. Orchestras

The city of Chicago has one more thing to boast about: Its hometown orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, has been named America's top orchestra in a new critics' poll published in the venerable British magazine Gramophone.

Top 10 Great Unknowns, From Second Stage

It was an unusually strong year for great unknown artists. While bigger, more established bands continued to attract the most attention, smaller, lesser-known acts made the most memorable music of 2008. All of the great unknown artists featured here made music that was inspired, original and heartfelt.

(L) Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla; (R) Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Both top executives have recently expressed concern about the economy as the Fed continues its fight against inflation.

Why some of the country's top CEOs fear a recession is coming

The Fed will continue raising interest rates this week as inflation continues to soar. Some CEOs worry the fight to bring prices under control could end up sparking an economic downturn.

Witnesses swear in before a House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol hearing on Monday.

The Jan. 6 committee postponed its Wednesday hearing and will next meet on Thursday

The select committee has announced without explanation that the hearing scheduled for June 15 has been postponed. The next hearing will take place June 16.

Teachers tell NPR that exploring previous precedents can help students make sense of what happened on Jan. 6. For example: when invading British troops attacked Washington and set fire to the U.S. Capitol in 1814.

8 ways teachers are talking about Jan. 6 in their classrooms

A year after a pro-Trump mob invaded the U.S. Capitol, teachers say they want students to grapple with the uncomfortable facts of the day.

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