Wednesday, 4 February 2026

NPR News: Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume

Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume
A new round of peace talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine begin Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

NPR News: Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize.

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NPR News: Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress

Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress
The brothers of Renee Good, killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, called on Congress to do something about the violence on American streets as a result of immigration operations.

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Monday, 2 February 2026

NPR News: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal setback.

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NPR News: Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds

Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds
Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds.

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NPR News: Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis

Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis
"I want to make sure you know who I'm racing for," wrote Minnesota-born cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Meanwhile, a hospitality center for Team USA families dropped the name "Ice House."

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

NPR News: Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight

Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
When Phil is said to have seen his shadow upon emergence from a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, that's considered a forecast for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, an early spring is said to be on the way.

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