Monday, 2 February 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Rodríguez 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 compañías petroleras estadounidenses se incorporen a Venezuela. Pero existen razones económicas e históricas que podrían 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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