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More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.

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Two years after police cleared a large homeless camp and the city fenced Echo Park Lake amid massive protests, a new City Council member wants to bring down the chain link barrier.

Fence at Echo Park Lake coming down? Locals have mixed feelings

Two years after police cleared a large homeless camp and the city fenced Echo Park Lake amid massive protests, a new City Council member wants to bring down the chain link barrier.

from Greater LA

Two years after police cleared a large homeless camp and the city fenced Echo Park Lake amid massive protests, a new council member wants to bring down the chain link barrier.

No more fence around Echo Park? Residents have divided opinions

Two years after police cleared a large homeless camp and the city fenced Echo Park Lake amid massive protests, a new council member wants to bring down the chain link barrier.

from Greater LA

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before a House Committee looking at the social media platform’s data security and relationship with the Chinese government.

TikTok CEO’s testimony, William Kentridge’s unique animation

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before a House Committee looking at the social media platform’s data security and relationship with the Chinese government.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before a House Committee looking at the social media platform’s data security and relationship with the Chinese government.

Why US tech deserves TikTok-level scrutiny as lawmakers grill CEO

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before a House Committee looking at the social media platform’s data security and relationship with the Chinese government.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SoCal’s drought restrictions are over for now, but this winter’s rainwater won’t last long. LA County captured lots of stormwater, but not enough to provide lasting relief.

LA reuses lots of stormwater, but wants to save more

SoCal’s drought restrictions are over for now, but this winter’s rainwater won’t last long. LA County captured lots of stormwater, but not enough to provide lasting relief.

from Greater LA

SoCal’s drought restrictions are over for now, but this winter’s rainwater won’t last long. LA County captured lots of stormwater, but not enough to provide lasting relief.

Can LA capture enough stormwater to meet residents’ needs?

SoCal’s drought restrictions are over for now, but this winter’s rainwater won’t last long. LA County captured lots of stormwater, but not enough to provide lasting relief.

from Greater LA

The Sklar Brothers talk about Japan topping the U.S. in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic, and March Madness.

Angels pair Ohtani, Trout shines in epic World Baseball Classic final

The Sklar Brothers talk about Japan topping the U.S. in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic, and March Madness.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, while juggling dueling issues of banking turmoil and ongoing inflation. What does this say about the health  of the U.S. economy?

Interest rate hike signals Fed’s confidence in jittery US banks

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, while juggling dueling issues of banking turmoil and ongoing inflation. What does this say about the health of the U.S. economy?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand