Don’t call them ‘witch hunts.’ Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that a majority of Americans do not want former President Donald Trump to hold that office again, as his campaign for 2024 is in full swing. Read more on NPR

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China. Read more on NPR

Foreign volunteers race to train new Ukrainian troops to be sent to the front Former service members and combat medics from other countries are in Ukraine to train civilians. They typically have just days with new conscripts before they are sent to the front. Read more on NPR

Cities may be debating reparations, but here’s why most Americans oppose the idea Compensation for descendants of enslaved people is broadly controversial, and especially so among whites and Republicans. Researchers say one reason may be misperceptions about the racial wealth gap. Read more on NPR

The FDIC says First Citizens Bank will acquire Silicon Valley Bank First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank, the tech industry-focused financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, rattling the banking industry and sending shockwaves around the world. Read more on NPR

Jeremy Renner posts a video of him walking again after his snow plow accident Actor Jeremy Renner was helping a family member retrieve their vehicle from the snow when the accident occurred on New Year’s Day. Read more on NPR

Mass protests erupt after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires his defense chief Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firing his defense minister for challenging the Israeli leader’s judicial overhaul plan. Read more on NPR