Cortina d'Ampezzo mixes Olympic legacy with Alpine glamour
Cortina d'Ampezzo, the "Pearl of the Dolomites," is a blend of Olympic heritage with celebrity chic, fine dining and Alpine tradition, even as climate change and new tourism reshape the area.
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Sunday, 22 March 2026
NPR News: How one Minnesota school is bouncing back after the ICE surge
How one Minnesota school is bouncing back after the ICE surge
NPR spent time inside a Minnesota school talking with educators, parents, and children as it tries to help kids feel safe again after the ICE surge.
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NPR spent time inside a Minnesota school talking with educators, parents, and children as it tries to help kids feel safe again after the ICE surge.
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NPR News: A strike on a hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says
A strike on a hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says
At least 64 people were killed, including at least 13 children, in a strike on a hospital in Sudan's western Darfur region last week, the World Health Organization said Saturday.
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At least 64 people were killed, including at least 13 children, in a strike on a hospital in Sudan's western Darfur region last week, the World Health Organization said Saturday.
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Saturday, 21 March 2026
NPR News: Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight
Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering "winding down" military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea.
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As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering "winding down" military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea.
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Friday, 20 March 2026
NPR News: 'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war
'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war
Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.
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Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.
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NPR News: 'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war
'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war
Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.
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Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.
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NPR News: Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations.
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A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations.
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Thursday, 19 March 2026
NPR News: U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president, clears the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production on the coin, whose size and denomination are still under discussion.
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The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president, clears the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production on the coin, whose size and denomination are still under discussion.
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NPR News: Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.
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Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.
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NPR News: Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat.
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Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat.
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NPR News: NPR's Leila Fadel talks about her experience in Iraq amid the Iran war
NPR's Leila Fadel talks about her experience in Iraq amid the Iran war
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses what she was hoping to learn and what she found during her recent trip to Iraq amid the war with Iran that has engulfed the region.
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NPR's Leila Fadel discusses what she was hoping to learn and what she found during her recent trip to Iraq amid the war with Iran that has engulfed the region.
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NPR News: Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets
President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.
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President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.
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Tuesday, 17 March 2026
NPR News: Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.
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Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.
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NPR News: EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud
EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud
EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.
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EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.
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NPR News: Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal violations, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling operation.
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Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal violations, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling operation.
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NPR News: Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump ... understood what he was getting into."
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With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump ... understood what he was getting into."
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NPR News: Island-wide blackout knocks out power to millions in Cuba amid ongoing energy crisis
Island-wide blackout knocks out power to millions in Cuba amid ongoing energy crisis
Cuba plunges into darkness as nationwide blackouts hits over 10 million people on the island, worsening an energy crisis fueled by oil shortages and U.S. sanctions.
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Cuba plunges into darkness as nationwide blackouts hits over 10 million people on the island, worsening an energy crisis fueled by oil shortages and U.S. sanctions.
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NPR News: Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released
Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released
Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old from the West Bank who has lived in New Jersey since 2016, had been held in a U.S. immigration detention center in Texas since last March.
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Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old from the West Bank who has lived in New Jersey since 2016, had been held in a U.S. immigration detention center in Texas since last March.
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Monday, 16 March 2026
NPR News: Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
The three girls say that the nonconsensual nude images were created by a perpetrator who used AI company xAI's image generation tools.
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The three girls say that the nonconsensual nude images were created by a perpetrator who used AI company xAI's image generation tools.
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NPR News: Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of targeting a hospital for drug users in the Afghan capital with an airstrike, marking a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month. Pakistan has dismissed the accusation.
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Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of targeting a hospital for drug users in the Afghan capital with an airstrike, marking a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month. Pakistan has dismissed the accusation.
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NPR News: US eyes Venezuelan oil as ties thaw and pressure over fuel prices rises
US eyes Venezuelan oil as ties thaw and pressure over fuel prices rises
Seven years after it was lowered, the American flag is flying again over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, as Washington eyes Venezuelan oil to ease fuel prices amid global tensions.
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Seven years after it was lowered, the American flag is flying again over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, as Washington eyes Venezuelan oil to ease fuel prices amid global tensions.
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Sunday, 15 March 2026
NPR News: 5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
The player's departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of an initial seven squad members in Australia.
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The player's departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of an initial seven squad members in Australia.
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NPR News: In a small Lebanese town, grief and fear follow the Michigan synagogue attack
In a small Lebanese town, grief and fear follow the Michigan synagogue attack
The suspect who attacked a synagogue in Michigan lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon on March 5. Relatives and neighbors in his hometown share their views on his actions.
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The suspect who attacked a synagogue in Michigan lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon on March 5. Relatives and neighbors in his hometown share their views on his actions.
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NPR News: As the U.S. population ages rapidly, meet the people stepping up to offer care
As the U.S. population ages rapidly, meet the people stepping up to offer care
The burden of caring for America's aging population falls on family caregivers. It can take a toll on their lives and mental health.
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The burden of caring for America's aging population falls on family caregivers. It can take a toll on their lives and mental health.
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NPR News: Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4
Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4
Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry said.
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Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry said.
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NPR News: U.S. military names six killed in plane crash as Iran war enters third week
U.S. military names six killed in plane crash as Iran war enters third week
The conflict in the Middle East has entered a third week, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while the U.S. defense department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft crashed.
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The conflict in the Middle East has entered a third week, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while the U.S. defense department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft crashed.
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Saturday, 14 March 2026
NPR News: Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved
Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved
Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert "my country," but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.
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Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert "my country," but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.
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NPR News: Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'
Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'
Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."
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Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."
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NPR News: These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
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The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
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NPR News: These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
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The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
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Friday, 13 March 2026
NPR News: Exiled Iranians watch the war from afar, wondering what awaits when it ends
Exiled Iranians watch the war from afar, wondering what awaits when it ends
Iranians who fled the country before the war with the U.S. and Israel are now watching it unfold, wondering what will happen when it ends.
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Iranians who fled the country before the war with the U.S. and Israel are now watching it unfold, wondering what will happen when it ends.
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Thursday, 12 March 2026
NPR News: A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade
A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade
A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.
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A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.
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NPR News: NYC's Mamdani condemns Tuberville's anti-Muslim posts as "bigotry"
NYC's Mamdani condemns Tuberville's anti-Muslim posts as "bigotry"
Speaking at a public iftar dinner, held to break the daily Ramadan fast, New York City Mayor Mamdani described Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim rhetoric as "bigotry" and "hatred."
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Speaking at a public iftar dinner, held to break the daily Ramadan fast, New York City Mayor Mamdani described Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim rhetoric as "bigotry" and "hatred."
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NPR News: China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan
China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan
China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
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China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
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NPR News: Threats to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about global oil prices
Threats to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about global oil prices
The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil supply travels -- is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.
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The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil supply travels -- is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2026
NPR News: Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?
Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?
NPR spent several days traveling across a pair of swing districts in Pennsylvania to find out. The answers show how much has changed since the 2020 election.
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NPR spent several days traveling across a pair of swing districts in Pennsylvania to find out. The answers show how much has changed since the 2020 election.
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NPR News: The government is investigating new claims that DOGE misused Social Security data
The government is investigating new claims that DOGE misused Social Security data
The fallout from DOGE staffers' efforts to access sensitive Social Security data continues as an agency watchdog disclosed a new investigation into "potential misuse" reported by a whistleblower.
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The fallout from DOGE staffers' efforts to access sensitive Social Security data continues as an agency watchdog disclosed a new investigation into "potential misuse" reported by a whistleblower.
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NPR News: Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes
Richard Kahn testified to the House Oversight Committee that he did not know about Epstein's crimes. He said monetary gifts that Epstein made did not raise any red flags.
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Richard Kahn testified to the House Oversight Committee that he did not know about Epstein's crimes. He said monetary gifts that Epstein made did not raise any red flags.
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NPR News: Residents of Israeli town on Lebanese border vow to stay put, despite missile fire
Residents of Israeli town on Lebanese border vow to stay put, despite missile fire
As missile fire is constant across the Lebanon-Israel border, residents in one northern Israeli city are defiant about not leaving again, as they did during the Gaza war.
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As missile fire is constant across the Lebanon-Israel border, residents in one northern Israeli city are defiant about not leaving again, as they did during the Gaza war.
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Tuesday, 10 March 2026
NPR News: Prosecutor says Rihanna, family were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
Prosecutor says Rihanna, family were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said.
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Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said.
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NPR News: Lebanon wants talks with Israel to end the fighting
Lebanon wants talks with Israel to end the fighting
Lebanon says it's ready to talk to Israel to end the fighting, as the war in Iran intensifies.
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Lebanon says it's ready to talk to Israel to end the fighting, as the war in Iran intensifies.
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Monday, 9 March 2026
NPR News: Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in Manhattan federal court
Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in Manhattan federal court
Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking Monday after a five-week trial.
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Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking Monday after a five-week trial.
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NPR News: Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
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Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
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NPR News: As U.S. and Israel strike Iran, China's foreign policy experts question Washington
As U.S. and Israel strike Iran, China's foreign policy experts question Washington
The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China's foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.
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The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China's foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.
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Sunday, 8 March 2026
NPR News: U.S. military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
U.S. military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
Sunday's attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the Trump administration began targeting alleged drug-smuggling vessels, in early September.
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Sunday's attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the Trump administration began targeting alleged drug-smuggling vessels, in early September.
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NPR News: Video appears to show U.S. cruise missile striking Iranian school compound
Video appears to show U.S. cruise missile striking Iranian school compound
The seven-second video was released by Iranian state media and directly contradicts statements made by President Trump, who said Iran was responsible for the strike.
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The seven-second video was released by Iranian state media and directly contradicts statements made by President Trump, who said Iran was responsible for the strike.
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NPR News: Video appears to show U.S. cruise missile striking Iranian school compound
Video appears to show U.S. cruise missile striking Iranian school compound
The seven-second video was released by Iranian state media and directly contradicts statements made by President Trump, who said Iran was responsible for the strike.
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The seven-second video was released by Iranian state media and directly contradicts statements made by President Trump, who said Iran was responsible for the strike.
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NPR News: Crude oil rockets past $100 as markets lose hope for a quick resolution in Iran
Crude oil rockets past $100 as markets lose hope for a quick resolution in Iran
Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.
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Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.
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Saturday, 7 March 2026
NPR News: Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Trump made the promise in front of an assembled meeting of Latin American leaders.
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Trump made the promise in front of an assembled meeting of Latin American leaders.
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NPR News: Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Trump made the promise in front of an assembled meeting of Latin American leaders.
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Trump made the promise in front of an assembled meeting of Latin American leaders.
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NPR News: British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent
British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent
The Canadian province is permanently ending the biannual time shifts for more light at the day's end. But research shows daylight saving increases health risks.
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The Canadian province is permanently ending the biannual time shifts for more light at the day's end. But research shows daylight saving increases health risks.
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NPR News: Shedding light on how Epstein used visits to Interlochen to target girls
Shedding light on how Epstein used visits to Interlochen to target girls
A look at how an NPR reporting team dug through the Epstein documents related to the Interlochen Center for the Arts and were able to shed new light on how Epstein and Maxwell used their access to a highly respected institution to target girls.
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A look at how an NPR reporting team dug through the Epstein documents related to the Interlochen Center for the Arts and were able to shed new light on how Epstein and Maxwell used their access to a highly respected institution to target girls.
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NPR News: Iran's president defies U.S. demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors
Iran's president defies U.S. demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries.
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Friday, 6 March 2026
NPR News: Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere at Americas summit
Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere at Americas summit
President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment.
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President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment.
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NPR News: Family, former presidents and a Hall of Famer give Rev. Jesse Jackson a final sendoff
Family, former presidents and a Hall of Famer give Rev. Jesse Jackson a final sendoff
Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody."
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Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody."
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NPR News: Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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Thursday, 5 March 2026
NPR News: GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member.
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member.
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NPR News: Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk
Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately."
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The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately."
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NPR News: Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump
Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump
The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.
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The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.
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NPR News: After 80 years, the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' has changed under Trump
After 80 years, the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' has changed under Trump
Winston Churchill coined the phrase "special relationship" 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.
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Winston Churchill coined the phrase "special relationship" 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.
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NPR News: China offers to mediate in US-Israel-Iran war
China offers to mediate in US-Israel-Iran war
China says it will send a special envoy to the Middle East to help mediate the US-Israel-Iran war, as Chinese political elites gather in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions."
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China says it will send a special envoy to the Middle East to help mediate the US-Israel-Iran war, as Chinese political elites gather in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions."
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NPR News: China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.
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China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026
NPR News: Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran "with some regret" as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran "with some regret" as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order.
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NPR News: Father of accused school shooter found guilty of second-degree murder
Father of accused school shooter found guilty of second-degree murder
The father of a suspected Georgia high school shooter was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder for providing access to the gun used in the 2024 shooting that killed four people.
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The father of a suspected Georgia high school shooter was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder for providing access to the gun used in the 2024 shooting that killed four people.
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NPR News: Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks
Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks
Israel and the U.S. continued to strike Iran Wednesday, as the regime extended its regional attacks while preparing for the funeral of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Israel and the U.S. continued to strike Iran Wednesday, as the regime extended its regional attacks while preparing for the funeral of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Tuesday, 3 March 2026
NPR News: The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is straining relations with some U.S. allies
The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is straining relations with some U.S. allies
President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany's chancellor to the White House.
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President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany's chancellor to the White House.
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Monday, 2 March 2026
NPR News: Supreme Court wrestles with gun rights, marijuana, and the right to own a gun
Supreme Court wrestles with gun rights, marijuana, and the right to own a gun
The argument took place in light of the court's 2022 Bruen decision, which held that for a gun law to be constitutional, it must be analogous to a similar law at the nation's founding in the late 1700s.
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The argument took place in light of the court's 2022 Bruen decision, which held that for a gun law to be constitutional, it must be analogous to a similar law at the nation's founding in the late 1700s.
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NPR News: This woman is providing second-hand clothes that teens don't just need, but want
This woman is providing second-hand clothes that teens don't just need, but want
Donated clothes for low-income kids aren't always that cool. So a volunteer at a school district in Sonoma County curates, launders and presents clothing donations that teens actually want to wear.
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Donated clothes for low-income kids aren't always that cool. So a volunteer at a school district in Sonoma County curates, launders and presents clothing donations that teens actually want to wear.
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Sunday, 1 March 2026
NPR News: Iranians in Los Angeles react to the strikes on Iran
Iranians in Los Angeles react to the strikes on Iran
The Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles has celebrated the Trump administration's strikes against Iran, but some have mixed feelings.
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The Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles has celebrated the Trump administration's strikes against Iran, but some have mixed feelings.
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NPR News: Iranian spokesperson says country has 'no other choice' but to fight back
Iranian spokesperson says country has 'no other choice' but to fight back
Esmail Baghaei, spokeman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, talks about his country's response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
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Esmail Baghaei, spokeman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, talks about his country's response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
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NPR News: U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil
U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
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Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
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NPR News: Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed
Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed
The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
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The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
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NPR News: Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed
Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed
The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
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The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
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Saturday, 28 February 2026
NPR News: Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after U.S.-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after U.S.-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.
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Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.
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Friday, 27 February 2026
NPR News: Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship
Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship
Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.
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Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.
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NPR News: Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.
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NPR News: How the federal government is painting immigrants as criminals on social media
How the federal government is painting immigrants as criminals on social media
Experts say this kind of media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime
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Experts say this kind of media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime
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NPR News: Australia says no to returning citizens with alleged ISIS ties from Syria
Australia says no to returning citizens with alleged ISIS ties from Syria
In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State.
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In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State.
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Thursday, 26 February 2026
NPR News: Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning 'repetitive' in 6 hour deposition
Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning 'repetitive' in 6 hour deposition
In more than seven hours behind closed doors, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered questions from the House Oversight Committee as it investigates Jeffrey Epstein.
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In more than seven hours behind closed doors, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered questions from the House Oversight Committee as it investigates Jeffrey Epstein.
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NPR News: Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.
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Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.
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NPR News: Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin
Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin
Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to honor his long civil rights legacy begin in Chicago. Events will also take place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism.
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Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to honor his long civil rights legacy begin in Chicago. Events will also take place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism.
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NPR News: As Trump dismantles asylum programs, Russians and Ukrainians fear for future
As Trump dismantles asylum programs, Russians and Ukrainians fear for future
The Trump administration has been sending asylum seekers from Ukraine and Russia back to a warzone. One family in Minnesota says they fear for their lives.
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The Trump administration has been sending asylum seekers from Ukraine and Russia back to a warzone. One family in Minnesota says they fear for their lives.
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Wednesday, 25 February 2026
NPR News: FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.
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NPR News: After an avalanche, investigations look at more than just snow conditions
After an avalanche, investigations look at more than just snow conditions
When a fatal avalanche happens, what's the process that officials use to analyze a particular event and learn from it?
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When a fatal avalanche happens, what's the process that officials use to analyze a particular event and learn from it?
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NPR News: Epstein survivor shares her thoughts after attending State of the Union address
Epstein survivor shares her thoughts after attending State of the Union address
Leila Fadel asks Annie Farmer, one of the women who testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein, about attending President Trump's State of the Union address.
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Leila Fadel asks Annie Farmer, one of the women who testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein, about attending President Trump's State of the Union address.
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NPR News: American tourists in Mexico share their experience after cartel leader's death
American tourists in Mexico share their experience after cartel leader's death
Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they're seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.
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Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they're seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.
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Tuesday, 24 February 2026
NPR News: China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's "remilitarization," in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.
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China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's "remilitarization," in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.
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NPR News: Indian prime minister Modi is set to visit Israel at a perilous moment in time
Indian prime minister Modi is set to visit Israel at a perilous moment in time
The Indian prime minister will meet his Israeli counterpart in Israel this week amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical crisis.
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The Indian prime minister will meet his Israeli counterpart in Israel this week amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical crisis.
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NPR News: Nobel laureate reflects on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Nobel laureate reflects on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk reflects on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and whether the U.S. can do more to end the war.
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk reflects on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and whether the U.S. can do more to end the war.
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Monday, 23 February 2026
NPR News: FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
When the American men's hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash Patel.
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When the American men's hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash Patel.
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NPR News: France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
France's top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government. Kushner skipped a meeting Monday to discuss comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist.
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France's top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government. Kushner skipped a meeting Monday to discuss comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist.
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NPR News: In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast
In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast
Photos of cities in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts as they cope with a powerful winter storm.
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Photos of cities in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts as they cope with a powerful winter storm.
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NPR News: SCOTUS delivered a blow to Trump's tariffs. How other countries might view the defeat
SCOTUS delivered a blow to Trump's tariffs. How other countries might view the defeat
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman how other countries might view President Trump's tariff defeat at the Supreme Court.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman how other countries might view President Trump's tariff defeat at the Supreme Court.
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Sunday, 22 February 2026
NPR News: Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," and the violence it spurred
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School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," and the violence it spurred
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NPR News: Armed man is shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Sheriff says
Armed man is shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Sheriff says
The U.S. Secret Service says the man carried a gas can and shotgun before agents shot and killed him early Sunday morning.
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The U.S. Secret Service says the man carried a gas can and shotgun before agents shot and killed him early Sunday morning.
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Saturday, 21 February 2026
NPR News: How NPR reporters built an archive to document January 6th
How NPR reporters built an archive to document January 6th
Five years ago, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol with the goal of stopping the certification of the presidential election. NPR's Tom Dreisbach wanted to preserve a record of the moments before, during, and after the attacks for future generations.
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Five years ago, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol with the goal of stopping the certification of the presidential election. NPR's Tom Dreisbach wanted to preserve a record of the moments before, during, and after the attacks for future generations.
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NPR News: Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss
Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss
The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.
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The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.
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NPR News: 'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Kenya's intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.
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Kenya's intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.
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NPR News: Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake
Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake
As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?
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As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?
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Friday, 20 February 2026
NPR News: After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds
After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected?
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The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected?
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Thursday, 19 February 2026
NPR News: Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast
Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.
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Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.
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NPR News: Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons
Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.
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Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.
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NPR News: The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no
The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no
The Trump administration sent emergency orders to keep coal plants running — even when utilities want to shut them down. That's boiled over to a legal battle in Colorado.
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The Trump administration sent emergency orders to keep coal plants running — even when utilities want to shut them down. That's boiled over to a legal battle in Colorado.
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Wednesday, 18 February 2026
NPR News: The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE
The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE
ICE officers often tell people tracking and watching them that they are breaking federal law in doing so, but legal experts say the vast majority of observers are exercising their constitutional rights.
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ICE officers often tell people tracking and watching them that they are breaking federal law in doing so, but legal experts say the vast majority of observers are exercising their constitutional rights.
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NPR News: With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal
With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal
A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had its own close call, but moves on to face Finland.
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A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had its own close call, but moves on to face Finland.
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NPR News: The last newspaper hawker in Paris honored with knighthood
The last newspaper hawker in Paris honored with knighthood
Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan, has been hawking papers on the streets of Paris for the last 50 years. French President Emmanuel Macron honored him with a knighthood late last month.
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Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan, has been hawking papers on the streets of Paris for the last 50 years. French President Emmanuel Macron honored him with a knighthood late last month.
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
NPR News: Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
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Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
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NPR News: The U.S. falters again in figure skating, but the women still have time to make it up
The U.S. falters again in figure skating, but the women still have time to make it up
Alysa Liu finished the night in third place, Isabeau Levito finished in eighth and Amber Glenn is in 13th place after a popped jump. That puts extra pressure on all of them for Thursday's medal event.
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Alysa Liu finished the night in third place, Isabeau Levito finished in eighth and Amber Glenn is in 13th place after a popped jump. That puts extra pressure on all of them for Thursday's medal event.
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NPR News: A look at how the Trump administration is approaching Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
A look at how the Trump administration is approaching Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration's approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration's approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security.
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Monday, 16 February 2026
NPR News: U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
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The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
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Sunday, 15 February 2026
NPR News: Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow
Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow
Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.
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Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.
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NPR News: North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
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North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
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NPR News: Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'
Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'
A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces "civilizational erasure," pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
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A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces "civilizational erasure," pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
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NPR News: FBI: DNA from glove near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect
FBI: DNA from glove near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect
The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.
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The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.
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NPR News: For U.S. pairs skater Danny O'Shea, these Olympics are 30 years in the making
For U.S. pairs skater Danny O'Shea, these Olympics are 30 years in the making
Danny O'Shea turned 35 at his first Olympics, after three decades of skating and two reversed retirements.
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Danny O'Shea turned 35 at his first Olympics, after three decades of skating and two reversed retirements.
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Saturday, 14 February 2026
NPR News: A London beat framed by colonial history
A London beat framed by colonial history
NPR's Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she's been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.
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NPR's Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she's been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.
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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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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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Friday, 13 February 2026
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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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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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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Thursday, 12 February 2026
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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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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NATO members have launched a new Arctic initiative after President Trump's threats to take over Greenland.
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026
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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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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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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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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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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NPR News: AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life
AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life
Like it or not, the justices are about to see AI versions of themselves, speaking words that they spoke in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except those in the courtroom.
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Like it or not, the justices are about to see AI versions of themselves, speaking words that they spoke in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except those in the courtroom.
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Tuesday, 10 February 2026
NPR News: Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
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An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
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NPR News: Former NATO chief on Europe and U.S. relations
Former NATO chief on Europe and U.S. relations
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former head of NATO, ahead of the Munich Security Conference.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former head of NATO, ahead of the Munich Security Conference.
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NPR News: The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
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An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
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NPR News: Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order
Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order
The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.
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The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.
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Monday, 9 February 2026
NPR News: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions
Maxwell declined to answer questions from House lawmakers on Monday, but indicated that if President Trump ended her sentence, she was willing to testify that neither he nor former President Clinton had done anything wrong in their connections with Epstein.
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Maxwell declined to answer questions from House lawmakers on Monday, but indicated that if President Trump ended her sentence, she was willing to testify that neither he nor former President Clinton had done anything wrong in their connections with Epstein.
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NPR News: Lindsey Vonn says she suffered 'complex tibia fracture' in her Olympic downhill crash
Lindsey Vonn says she suffered 'complex tibia fracture' in her Olympic downhill crash
The 41-year-old star said her torn ACL was not a factor in her crash. "While yesterday did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets," she wrote.
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The 41-year-old star said her torn ACL was not a factor in her crash. "While yesterday did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets," she wrote.
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Sunday, 8 February 2026
NPR News: Here's what happened at Kid Rock's alternative halftime show
Here's what happened at Kid Rock's alternative halftime show
Kid Rock headlined conservative group Turning Point USA's alternative halftime event.
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Kid Rock headlined conservative group Turning Point USA's alternative halftime event.
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NPR News: March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
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D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
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NPR News: How one New Hampshire town made sure its water was 'Safe to Drink'
How one New Hampshire town made sure its water was 'Safe to Drink'
NPR's Emily Kwong talks with Mara Hoplamazian about the new podcast, "Safe to Drink," about Merrimack, New Hampshire's fight for clean drinking water.
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NPR's Emily Kwong talks with Mara Hoplamazian about the new podcast, "Safe to Drink," about Merrimack, New Hampshire's fight for clean drinking water.
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NPR News: What's next for Haiti after the dissolution of its transition government?
What's next for Haiti after the dissolution of its transition government?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Widlore Merancourt in Port-au-Prince about what's ahead for Haiti, as its transition government dissolves this weekend.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Widlore Merancourt in Port-au-Prince about what's ahead for Haiti, as its transition government dissolves this weekend.
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NPR News: Thailand counts votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power
Thailand counts votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power
Vote counting was underway in Thailand's early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics.
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Vote counting was underway in Thailand's early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics.
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Saturday, 7 February 2026
NPR News: Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.
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Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.
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NPR News: Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, ending military training
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, ending military training
Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
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Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
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NPR News: The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.
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The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.
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NPR News: State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.
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The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.
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NPR News: Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right.
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Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right.
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Friday, 6 February 2026
NPR News: Mariah Carey, coffee makers and other highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony
Mariah Carey, coffee makers and other highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony
NPR reporters at the Milan opening ceremony layered up and took notes.
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NPR reporters at the Milan opening ceremony layered up and took notes.
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NPR News: Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey
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Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey
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Thursday, 5 February 2026
NPR News: New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call
New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call
With more than 61,000 votes counted, Mejia led Malinowski by less than 1 percentage point. The Democratic winner will face the Republican primary winner Joe Hathaway in April.
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With more than 61,000 votes counted, Mejia led Malinowski by less than 1 percentage point. The Democratic winner will face the Republican primary winner Joe Hathaway in April.
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NPR News: Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost political alliance
Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost political alliance
The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
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The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
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NPR News: Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear
Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear
The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats
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The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats
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Wednesday, 4 February 2026
NPR News: ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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NPR News: Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
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Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
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NPR News: American dream denied: A Frenchman's ICE nightmare
American dream denied: A Frenchman's ICE nightmare
A young French tennis coach who once lived the American dream describes being detained, shackled and expelled under the Trump administration's tightened border rules.
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A young French tennis coach who once lived the American dream describes being detained, shackled and expelled under the Trump administration's tightened border rules.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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NPR News: What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'
What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'
As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.
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As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.
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NPR News: Bomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast
Bomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast
Temperatures in southern Florida reached the coldest they've been since 1989, according to the National Weather Service.
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Temperatures in southern Florida reached the coldest they've been since 1989, according to the National Weather Service.
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Saturday, 31 January 2026
NPR News: U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
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In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
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In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.
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The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.
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NPR News: Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest
The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.
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The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.
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Friday, 30 January 2026
NPR News: Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners
Venezuela's acting President Delcy RodrÃguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.
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Venezuela's acting President Delcy RodrÃguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.
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NPR News: DHS keeps making false claims about people. It's part of a broader pattern
DHS keeps making false claims about people. It's part of a broader pattern
Trump administration officials have falsely linked Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good to domestic terrorism. It's part of a larger pattern by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Trump administration officials have falsely linked Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good to domestic terrorism. It's part of a larger pattern by the Department of Homeland Security.
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NPR News: Photos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S.
Photos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S.
Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.
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Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.
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NPR News: Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty
Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty
A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.
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A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.
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NPR News: Trump's military interventions concern China despite there being no direct risk
Trump's military interventions concern China despite there being no direct risk
China is troubled by President Trump's military interventions and threats of regime change around the world, even if they don't necessarily pose a direct threat to China.
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China is troubled by President Trump's military interventions and threats of regime change around the world, even if they don't necessarily pose a direct threat to China.
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NPR News: A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say
A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say
A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.
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A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.
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Thursday, 29 January 2026
NPR News: A year after the DCA collision, families push for elusive changes to aviation safety
A year after the DCA collision, families push for elusive changes to aviation safety
A year after the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are pushing for action on aviation safety, including crash-avoidance technology. And they're digging in for a fight.
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A year after the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are pushing for action on aviation safety, including crash-avoidance technology. And they're digging in for a fight.
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NPR News: Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing called for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to deepen ties amid global uncertainty.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing called for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to deepen ties amid global uncertainty.
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Wednesday, 28 January 2026
NPR News: How the Minneapolis killings look from Trump country
How the Minneapolis killings look from Trump country
The shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal agents in Minneapolis have enraged many people across the country. NPR wanted to know what supporters of President Trump's immigration policy think about the shootings.
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The shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal agents in Minneapolis have enraged many people across the country. NPR wanted to know what supporters of President Trump's immigration policy think about the shootings.
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NPR News: A snow-starved January is bringing economic pain to the U.S. West
A snow-starved January is bringing economic pain to the U.S. West
Colorado and Utah are reporting their lowest snowpacks in recorded history. Skier visits at major resorts are way down. Without snow to refresh reservoirs, water managers are sounding alarms.
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Colorado and Utah are reporting their lowest snowpacks in recorded history. Skier visits at major resorts are way down. Without snow to refresh reservoirs, water managers are sounding alarms.
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NPR News: U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs
U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs
President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.
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President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.
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Tuesday, 27 January 2026
NPR News: Spain will grant legal status to immigrants lacking authorization
Spain will grant legal status to immigrants lacking authorization
Spain's government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
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Spain's government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
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NPR News: NTSB blames 'deep' systemic failures for deadly midair collision near Washington D.C.
NTSB blames 'deep' systemic failures for deadly midair collision near Washington D.C.
After a yearlong investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board did not find a single cause for the deadly collision near Washington, D.C., but blamed the crash on multiple systemic failures.
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After a yearlong investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board did not find a single cause for the deadly collision near Washington, D.C., but blamed the crash on multiple systemic failures.
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NPR News: A Minnesota gun safety expert weighs in on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
A Minnesota gun safety expert weighs in on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rob Doar, president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center, on his viewing of and reaction to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rob Doar, president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center, on his viewing of and reaction to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
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Monday, 26 January 2026
NPR News: NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.
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NPR News: Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump signals changes to Minnesota immigration surge
Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump signals changes to Minnesota immigration surge
A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month.
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A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month.
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NPR News: Minnesota officials seek immigration crackdown pause after 2nd U.S. citizen killed
Minnesota officials seek immigration crackdown pause after 2nd U.S. citizen killed
A judge Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. And backlash continues after federal agents there shot and killed a second U.S. citizen.
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A judge Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. And backlash continues after federal agents there shot and killed a second U.S. citizen.
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Sunday, 25 January 2026
NPR News: Democrats say they cannot back DHS funding after the Minneapolis killing
Democrats say they cannot back DHS funding after the Minneapolis killing
A fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis is threatening to derail a DHS funding package and push Congress closer to a partial government shutdown.
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A fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis is threatening to derail a DHS funding package and push Congress closer to a partial government shutdown.
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NPR News: Where is the threat from Russia and China in the arctic?
Where is the threat from Russia and China in the arctic?
As Trump points to Russia and China near Greenland, experts say the biggest Russian and Chinese activity is elsewhere in the Arctic.
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As Trump points to Russia and China near Greenland, experts say the biggest Russian and Chinese activity is elsewhere in the Arctic.
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Saturday, 24 January 2026
NPR News: Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue
Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue
Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.
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Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.
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NPR News: Minneapolis emergency management director invokes Yemen and Ukraine to describe events at home
Minneapolis emergency management director invokes Yemen and Ukraine to describe events at home
Reaction from Minneapolis Emergency Management Director Rachel Sayre to Saturday's shooting and the subsequent street confrontations.
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Reaction from Minneapolis Emergency Management Director Rachel Sayre to Saturday's shooting and the subsequent street confrontations.
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NPR News: Greenland, tariffs and NATO: a rollercoaster week in transatlantic relations
Greenland, tariffs and NATO: a rollercoaster week in transatlantic relations
After President Trump's upheaval at Davos, U.S. allies are openly questioning whether Washington can still anchor the rules-based order.
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After President Trump's upheaval at Davos, U.S. allies are openly questioning whether Washington can still anchor the rules-based order.
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NPR News: UNESCO has officially added yodeling to its list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'
UNESCO has officially added yodeling to its list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'
Yodeling has been officially recognized by the UN as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.
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Yodeling has been officially recognized by the UN as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.
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NPR News: As the winter storm rages, here's what to know in your state
As the winter storm rages, here's what to know in your state
Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.
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Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.
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NPR News: A deadly standoff in 1992 changed federal use-of-force rules. Here's why it matters
A deadly standoff in 1992 changed federal use-of-force rules. Here's why it matters
An encounter with white separatists decades ago led to new deadly force policies for some federal law enforcement. Minneapolis is raising questions about whether it's again time to revisit the issue.
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An encounter with white separatists decades ago led to new deadly force policies for some federal law enforcement. Minneapolis is raising questions about whether it's again time to revisit the issue.
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Friday, 23 January 2026
NPR News: Reporters describe covering a massive immigration sweep on the ground in Minneapolis
Reporters describe covering a massive immigration sweep on the ground in Minneapolis
For two weeks, Minneapolis has seen protests and clashes between demonstrators and federal immigration agents, as the administration continues its aggressive campaign to arrest undocumented immigrants.
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For two weeks, Minneapolis has seen protests and clashes between demonstrators and federal immigration agents, as the administration continues its aggressive campaign to arrest undocumented immigrants.
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NPR News: Dollars trickle into Venezuela's economy after first sales of country's oil by U.S.
Dollars trickle into Venezuela's economy after first sales of country's oil by U.S.
The first sales of Venezuelan oil by the U.S. seem to have stabilized prices for now, but there are many questions about the long-term viability of U.S. control of the Venezuelan economy.
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The first sales of Venezuelan oil by the U.S. seem to have stabilized prices for now, but there are many questions about the long-term viability of U.S. control of the Venezuelan economy.
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Thursday, 22 January 2026
NPR News: Venezuela opens debate on an oil sector overhaul as Trump seeks role for US firms
Venezuela opens debate on an oil sector overhaul as Trump seeks role for US firms
Venezuela's legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country's vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007.
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Venezuela's legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country's vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
NPR News: This local brass band is part of the soundtrack of resistance in Minneapolis
This local brass band is part of the soundtrack of resistance in Minneapolis
Brass Solidarity is a Minneapolis community band that was formed after George Floyd was killed. Now, they're playing at protests against ICE, in an effort to bring joy and break potential tension.
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Brass Solidarity is a Minneapolis community band that was formed after George Floyd was killed. Now, they're playing at protests against ICE, in an effort to bring joy and break potential tension.
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NPR News: In Davos speech, Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland
In Davos speech, Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland
During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.
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During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.
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NPR News: Trump delivers highly awaited speech at World Economic Forum
Trump delivers highly awaited speech at World Economic Forum
President Trump delivers a highly anticipated speech in Davos, Switzerland, amid major splits with allies over his plans to take over the Danish territory of Greenland.
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President Trump delivers a highly anticipated speech in Davos, Switzerland, amid major splits with allies over his plans to take over the Danish territory of Greenland.
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Tuesday, 20 January 2026
NPR News: Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to the nearly 40-year reign.
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Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to the nearly 40-year reign.
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NPR News: India tightened its egg donation rules, creating a vibrant black market for sellers
India tightened its egg donation rules, creating a vibrant black market for sellers
India radically tightened its rules on egg donation to make it altruistic, but that move triggered a vibrant black market for human eggs.
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India radically tightened its rules on egg donation to make it altruistic, but that move triggered a vibrant black market for human eggs.
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Monday, 19 January 2026
NPR News: Train crash kills more than three dozen in Spain
Train crash kills more than three dozen in Spain
More than three dozen people were killed as two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain.
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More than three dozen people were killed as two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain.
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NPR News: Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question.
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The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question.
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Sunday, 18 January 2026
NPR News: High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
The crash happened in Spain's Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.
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The crash happened in Spain's Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.
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NPR News: In Los Angeles, Iranian-Americans march against government crackdown in Iran
In Los Angeles, Iranian-Americans march against government crackdown in Iran
Marchers gathered Sunday in downtown L.A. against the Iranian crackdown on the protests that have taken place over recent weeks.
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Marchers gathered Sunday in downtown L.A. against the Iranian crackdown on the protests that have taken place over recent weeks.
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NPR News: Venezuela: Maduro's enforcer Cabello still central to power
Venezuela: Maduro's enforcer Cabello still central to power
The ousting of Venezuela's president raised hopes of change — but the politician now controlling the streets shows how little has really shifted.
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The ousting of Venezuela's president raised hopes of change — but the politician now controlling the streets shows how little has really shifted.
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NPR News: Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.
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The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.
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Saturday, 17 January 2026
NPR News: New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach after identifying him as their top choice
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach after identifying him as their top choice
Harbaugh joins the Giants 11 days after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens. The Super Bowl champion is now tasked with turning around a beleaguered franchise.
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Harbaugh joins the Giants 11 days after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens. The Super Bowl champion is now tasked with turning around a beleaguered franchise.
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NPR News: Escalating tensions in Minnesota
Escalating tensions in Minnesota
Tensions continue to escalate in Minnesota as the state continues to be the center of the administration's immigration crackdown. NPR's Jasmine Garsd reports from Minneapolis.
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Tensions continue to escalate in Minnesota as the state continues to be the center of the administration's immigration crackdown. NPR's Jasmine Garsd reports from Minneapolis.
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NPR News: They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania
They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania
Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.
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Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.
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Friday, 16 January 2026
NPR News: Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can't detain peaceful protesters
Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can't detain peaceful protesters
Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.
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Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.
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NPR News: No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions
No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions
A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.
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A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.
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NPR News: No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions
No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions
A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.
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A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.
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NPR News: Violent incidents involving ICE raise questions about their training and use of force
Violent incidents involving ICE raise questions about their training and use of force
A recent increase in violent incidents between ICE agents and residents in cities like Minneapolis has raised questions about how federal immigration agents are trained and the protocols they follow.
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A recent increase in violent incidents between ICE agents and residents in cities like Minneapolis has raised questions about how federal immigration agents are trained and the protocols they follow.
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NPR News: A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.
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A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.
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Thursday, 15 January 2026
NPR News: A federal judge dismisses the DOJ's effort to get voter data from California
A federal judge dismisses the DOJ's effort to get voter data from California
The Trump administration has been dealt its first legal setback in its unprecedented effort to consolidate voter data traditionally held by states.
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The Trump administration has been dealt its first legal setback in its unprecedented effort to consolidate voter data traditionally held by states.
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Wednesday, 14 January 2026
NPR News: FBI searches a Washington Post reporter's home as part of investigation
FBI searches a Washington Post reporter's home as part of investigation
Hannah Natanson had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized. The Justice Department says this is part of an investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information.
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Hannah Natanson had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized. The Justice Department says this is part of an investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information.
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NPR News: Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts
Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
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Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
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NPR News: U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
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The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
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NPR News: A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 22 people
A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 22 people
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand. Another 64 people were injured.
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A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand. Another 64 people were injured.
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Tuesday, 13 January 2026
NPR News: Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington on Wednesday
Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington on Wednesday
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet Denmark's foreign minister and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the Arctic island, at the center of a geopolitical storm.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet Denmark's foreign minister and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the Arctic island, at the center of a geopolitical storm.
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NPR News: Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died. She was 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
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Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died. She was 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
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Monday, 12 January 2026
NPR News: In photos: A week of protests against ICE
In photos: A week of protests against ICE
People across the country gathered to protest against ICE over the past week.
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People across the country gathered to protest against ICE over the past week.
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NPR News: Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images
Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images
After the social media app's AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.
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After the social media app's AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.
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Sunday, 11 January 2026
NPR News: Death toll from protests in Iran increases as Trump says Iran wants to talk
Death toll from protests in Iran increases as Trump says Iran wants to talk
President Trump said Sunday that Iran proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown targeting demonstrators. Activists say at least 544 have died.
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President Trump said Sunday that Iran proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown targeting demonstrators. Activists say at least 544 have died.
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NPR News: Arson engulfs Mississippi synagogue, a congregation once bombed by Ku Klux Klan
Arson engulfs Mississippi synagogue, a congregation once bombed by Ku Klux Klan
A suspect is charged with arson in a fire that burned through a synagogue in Mississippi. Flames and smoke destroyed its library, housing Torahs.
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A suspect is charged with arson in a fire that burned through a synagogue in Mississippi. Flames and smoke destroyed its library, housing Torahs.
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NPR News: Iran protests enter third week under internet blackout
Iran protests enter third week under internet blackout
As Iran's protests enter a third week, the country's president blames foreign powers for the unrest, and warns it will retaliate if the US intervenes militarily.
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As Iran's protests enter a third week, the country's president blames foreign powers for the unrest, and warns it will retaliate if the US intervenes militarily.
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NPR News: Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban
Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban
A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies and no international expertise.
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A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies and no international expertise.
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NPR News: Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises
Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises
Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
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Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
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Saturday, 10 January 2026
NPR News: Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death
Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death
Activist organizations are planning at least 1,000 protests and vigils this weekend. Officials in major cities cast Saturday's demonstrations as largely peaceful.
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Activist organizations are planning at least 1,000 protests and vigils this weekend. Officials in major cities cast Saturday's demonstrations as largely peaceful.
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NPR News: Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69
T.K. Carter gained fame as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing."
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T.K. Carter gained fame as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing."
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Friday, 9 January 2026
NPR News: New video shows fatal Minnesota ICE shooting from officer's perspective
New video shows fatal Minnesota ICE shooting from officer's perspective
The video, published online by a Minnesota-based news site, Alpha News, and reposted by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the shooting from the perspective of the officer who fired the shots.
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The video, published online by a Minnesota-based news site, Alpha News, and reposted by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the shooting from the perspective of the officer who fired the shots.
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NPR News: Trump quiere que petroleras estadounidenses lleguen a Venezuela. Esto es lo que usted debe saber
Trump quiere que petroleras estadounidenses lleguen a Venezuela. Esto es lo que usted debe saber
El Presidente Donald Trump quiere que más compañÃas petroleras estadounidenses se incorporen a Venezuela. Pero existen razones económicas e históricas que podrÃan dificultar su acceso.
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El Presidente Donald Trump quiere que más compañÃas petroleras estadounidenses se incorporen a Venezuela. Pero existen razones económicas e históricas que podrÃan dificultar su acceso.
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NPR News: Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
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Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
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NPR News: Two parents reflect on giving back after Camp Mystic tragedy
Two parents reflect on giving back after Camp Mystic tragedy
After deadly floods hit Central Texas in July, families whose daughters died at a sleepaway camp are keeping their legacies alive. We speak to two parents who helped create the Heaven's 27 Foundation.
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After deadly floods hit Central Texas in July, families whose daughters died at a sleepaway camp are keeping their legacies alive. We speak to two parents who helped create the Heaven's 27 Foundation.
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Thursday, 8 January 2026
NPR News: A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.
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NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.
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Wednesday, 7 January 2026
NPR News: Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith weighs in on Minneapolis shooting death by ICE agent
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith weighs in on Minneapolis shooting death by ICE agent
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith about the Minneapolis shooting in which an ICE agent killed a 37-year-old woman.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith about the Minneapolis shooting in which an ICE agent killed a 37-year-old woman.
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NPR News: Denmark is telling President Trump to stop threatening to seize Greenland
Denmark is telling President Trump to stop threatening to seize Greenland
Politicians in Denmark are dealing with widespread fears over U.S. officials' statements about taking over the Danish territory of Greenland. President Trump said it's crucial for security interests.
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Politicians in Denmark are dealing with widespread fears over U.S. officials' statements about taking over the Danish territory of Greenland. President Trump said it's crucial for security interests.
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
NPR News: A beloved library closes at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
A beloved library closes at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
The Trump administration proposed significant cuts to NASA, and federal employees at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland say they've endured months of chaos. Now a beloved library is closing.
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The Trump administration proposed significant cuts to NASA, and federal employees at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland say they've endured months of chaos. Now a beloved library is closing.
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NPR News: Trump distorted the history of the Jan. 6 riot. NPR's archive preserves the evidence
Trump distorted the history of the Jan. 6 riot. NPR's archive preserves the evidence
It's been five years since the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. NPR's Investigations team's coverage includes an archive of much of the documentation no longer available from the government.
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It's been five years since the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. NPR's Investigations team's coverage includes an archive of much of the documentation no longer available from the government.
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NPR News: From the border with Colombia: The view of the uncertainty in Venezuela
From the border with Colombia: The view of the uncertainty in Venezuela
Venezuela's interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela's interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.
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Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.
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Monday, 5 January 2026
NPR News: This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage.
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Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage.
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NPR News: Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding
Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding
The Child Care and Development Fund sends money to states to help make child care more affordable for low-income families. Allegations of fraud in Minnesota have put the program under scrutiny.
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The Child Care and Development Fund sends money to states to help make child care more affordable for low-income families. Allegations of fraud in Minnesota have put the program under scrutiny.
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NPR News: A $400,000 profit on Maduro's capture raises insider trading questions on Polymarket
A $400,000 profit on Maduro's capture raises insider trading questions on Polymarket
Online sleuths have tried to uncover who placed a winning bet on the Venezuelan leader's arrest to no avail. Still, prediction market watchers say the bet appears suspicious.
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Online sleuths have tried to uncover who placed a winning bet on the Venezuelan leader's arrest to no avail. Still, prediction market watchers say the bet appears suspicious.
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Sunday, 4 January 2026
NPR News: New details emerging on how the White House intends to run Venezuela
New details emerging on how the White House intends to run Venezuela
A day after the operation in Venezuela, the White House is clarifying what running the country means, as Congress splits sharply along party lines.
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A day after the operation in Venezuela, the White House is clarifying what running the country means, as Congress splits sharply along party lines.
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NPR News: Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics
Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics
Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.
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Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.
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Saturday, 3 January 2026
NPR News: What to know about the U.S. strikes in Venezuela — and the fallout
What to know about the U.S. strikes in Venezuela — and the fallout
President Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what's next.
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President Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what's next.
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NPR News: Trump says U.S. carried out 'large-scale strike' against Venezuela
Trump says U.S. carried out 'large-scale strike' against Venezuela
NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn.
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NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn.
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NPR News: Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital
Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
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Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
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NPR News: Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital
Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
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Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
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Friday, 2 January 2026
NPR News: Israeli podcast duo use platform to reflect on the war in Gaza
Israeli podcast duo use platform to reflect on the war in Gaza
A podcast by two Israelis re-examines the war in Gaza and its impact on Israeli society.
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A podcast by two Israelis re-examines the war in Gaza and its impact on Israeli society.
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NPR News: A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead
A New Year's party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to mid-20s.
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A New Year's party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to mid-20s.
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Thursday, 1 January 2026
NPR News: Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
The protests began due to economic pressures, with Iran's currency rapidly depreciating. Demonstrators have also chanted against the country's theocracy.
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The protests began due to economic pressures, with Iran's currency rapidly depreciating. Demonstrators have also chanted against the country's theocracy.
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