NPR News: Rubio reassures trans-Atlantic ties with Europe at Munich Security Conference

Rubio reassures trans-Atlantic ties with Europe at Munich Security Conference
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies in Munich, after more than a year of President Donald Trump's often-hostile rhetoric toward allies.

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NPR News: Venezuela debates sweeping amnesty for political prisoners

Venezuela debates sweeping amnesty for political prisoners
After the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan regime promise amnesty and reconciliation — but for hundreds still jailed and thousands facing charges, justice remains uncertain.

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NPR News: It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed?

It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed?
Power companies say they're better prepared for extreme weather, but challenges remain to electricity production as the state's demand grows

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NPR News: What will the cities of tomorrow look like? These middle schoolers have thoughts

What will the cities of tomorrow look like? These middle schoolers have thoughts
At the Illinois gathering of the Future City competition, 16 middle school teams presented their concepts for cutting-edge cities.

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NPR News: NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative

NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative
NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative after President Trump's threats to take over Greenland.

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NPR News: In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.

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NPR News: U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset

U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.

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