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In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all
Buzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsAlex Ferreira wins 10th gold medal for Team USA, matching America's highest total in Winter Olympics
Freeskier Alex Ferreira clinches a tenth gold medal for the U.S. in these Games, tying the U.S.'s all-time record for gold medals in a Winter Olympics.
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NPR NewsTrump calls SCOTUS tariffs decision 'deeply disappointing' and lays out path forward
President Trump claimed the justices opposing his position were acting because of partisanship, though three of those ruling against his tariffs were appointed by Republican presidents.
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NPR NewsThe U.S. men's hockey team to face Slovakia for a spot in an Olympic gold medal match
After an overtime nailbiter in the quarterfinals, the Americans return to the ice Friday in Milan to face the upstart Slovakia for a chance to play Canada in Sunday's Olympic gold medal game.
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NPR NewsNASA eyes March 6 to launch 4 astronauts to the moon on Artemis II mission
The four astronauts heading to the moon for the lunar fly-by are the first humans to venture there since 1972. The ten-day mission will travel more than 600,000 miles.
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NPR NewsSkis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally
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A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.
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NPR NewsPolice search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrest over Epstein ties
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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NPR News7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision.
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NPR NewsFacing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class
Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.
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NPR NewsSupreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.
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NPR NewsThe economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year -- but was still solid in 2025
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.
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NPR NewsAli Akbar, who's sold newspapers on the streets of Paris for 50 years, is now a knight
For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering.
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NPR NewsFor years the Taliban told women to cover up in public. Now they're cracking down
At hospitals, at seminaries and on buses, the Taliban is stepping up enforcement of rules on women's dress in the city of Herat.
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NPR NewsU.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza
The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.
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NPR NewsWhat I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 Winter Games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.
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NPR NewsScientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill
Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be severe.
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NPR News'We were scared': Man recalls the night he nearly launched a nuclear missile
In 1974, Lt. Colonel Randall Lanning manned the launch controls that could deploy nuclear weapons in the event of a Soviet attack. He looks back at one night that's still etched in his memory.
NPR NewsUsing saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet
Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of insurance coverage and other obstacles stand in the way of wider use.
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NPR NewsWhat worked and what didn't with a cellphone ban at a Kentucky school
Keeping students off their devices is the new norm in many schools. We talked to students and educators at one Kentucky school to see how it's working.
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NPR NewsIsraeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian American man during an attack on a village, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
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NPR NewsTrump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of "tremendous interest."
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NPR NewsTrump 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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NPR NewsEric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
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NPR NewsVenezuela 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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NPR NewsIn a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract
Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract official, momentum has fizzled.
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NPR NewsNASA chief blasts Boeing, space agency for failed Starliner astronaut mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman slammed Boeing for failures with its Starliner spacecraft, which was deemed unsafe to return its crew of two astronauts from the International Space Station
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NPR NewsU.S. figure skater Alysa Liu said she didn't care if she medaled. She won gold
Liu is the first American woman to win an individual figure skating gold medal since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
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NPR NewsInternal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center
Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announcement came after many prominent artists canceled existing scheduled appearances.
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NPR NewsBaby chicks link certain sounds with shapes, just like humans do
A surprising new study shows that baby chickens react the same way that humans do when tested for something called the "bouba-kiki effect," which has been linked to the emergence of language.
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NPR NewsAmerican Jordan Stolz speedskates to a third Olympic medal -- silver this time
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz had a lot of hype accompanying him in these Winter Olympic Games. He's now got two gold medals, one silver, with one event to go.
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