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Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'

Wind turbine bases, generators and blades sit at The Portsmouth Marine terminal that is the staging area for Dominion Energy Virginia, which is developing Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, on Dec. 22 in Portsmouth, Va.

A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.

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Minnesota officials sue to block Trump's immigration crackdown as enforcement intensifies

Federal immigration officers get in a car as they prepare to deploy tear gas at a protest Monday in Minneapolis.

More than 2,000 federal immigration agents are in Minnesota, and that number is expected to increase. On Monday, an NPR reporter witnessed multiple instances where immigration agents drove around Minneapolis — and in parking lots of big box stores — and randomly questioned people about their immigration status.

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In photos: A week of protests against ICE

A large bird puppet crafted at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis is carried down Lake Street during a march demanding ICE

People across the country gathered to protest against ICE over the past week.

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Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images

The UK communications regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk

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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As birth rates tumble, some progressives say the Left needs to offer solutions

Many countries around the world including the US face aging and shrinking populations. Conservative groups have taken the lead talking about the issue. Some liberal thinkers say it's time to talk about the global population shift and offer progressive solutions

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Trump administration tells states to end 'orphan tax' on foster kids

Alex Adams, assistant secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025.

There's a growing move to end what some call "the orphan tax" and stop states from taking benefit checks from children and youth in foster care.

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Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages

A child receives an immunization at a Florida pediatrician

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.

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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates

Credit cards as seen Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla.

With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year.

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A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in 2009 in Washington.

The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.

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More federal agents head to Minnesota. And, U.S. Figure Skating announces Olympic team

A person in an inflatable frog suit holds a sign during a protest in Los Angeles on Jan.10 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

The Trump administration will send hundreds of additional federal agents to Minnesota. And, here are the figure skaters who will represent Team USA in the Olympics.

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DHS sending more agents to Minnesota as protests over Renee Good's death continue

The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent sparked protests across Minneapolis. Federal authorities have taken over the investigation and say they're sending more Homeland Security agents to Minnesota.

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Who are the figure skaters representing Team USA? Key names and backstories to know

Amber Glenn, Evan Bates, Madison Chock and Ilia Malinin — pictured at national championships in St. Louis, Mo., in January — are among the 16 figure skaters representing the U.S. at the 2026 Olympics.

Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.

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How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s

Laura Terry lives in Nashville, Tenn., with her daughters Margaret, 2, and Eleanor, 4.

Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

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Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds

Even light to moderate exercise can boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression.

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?

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Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices

Marrying a roommate for insurance? Some Americans are making big leaps to manage the cost of health care.

While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies , many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.

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Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners, but hundreds remain behind bars

Relatives of prisoners hold candles during a vigil while waiting updates on the release of prisoners outside "El Rodeo" prison on Jan. 9, 2026 in Miranda, Venezuela.

Venezuela has freed a handful of detainees in what it calls a gesture of national unity. Rights groups say releases are slow and the country's repressive system remains in place.

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How to responsibly recycle your children's old toys

Now that the holiday gift-giving season is over, parents may be looking for ways to recycle or donate their children's old toys. Here's what you need to know about recycling responsibly.

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Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

Mark Ruffalo, wearing a "Be Good" pin, arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis.

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Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes

FILE - Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025, in Washington.

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.

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Trump threatens 'strong' military action as Iran protest deaths rise

This frame grab from footage circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire on Friday in Tehran, Iran. Protesters have taken to the streets despite an intensifying crackdown.

Hundreds of protesters have been killed in Iran, rights groups say, as President Trump threatened "strong" military action.

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Death toll from protests in Iran increases as Trump says Iran wants to talk

In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire as they take to the streets despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

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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Arson engulfs Mississippi synagogue, a congregation once bombed by Ku Klux Klan

A fire damaged the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Miss. The fire department said arson was the cause.

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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DOJ subpoenas Federal Reserve in escalating pressure campaign

President Trump and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell toured the central bank

The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.

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Photos: 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet

Ariana Grande arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The brightest stars in TV and film kicked off the 83rd annual Golden Globes tonight in Beverly Hills, Calif. with Ariana Grande, Noah Wyle, Teyana Taylor and George Clooney are just some the names who walked the red carpet.

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National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo

A photograph of President Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian

A new portrait of President Trump is on display at the National Portrait Gallery's "America's Presidents" exhibition. Text accompanying the portrait removes references to Trump's impeachments.

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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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America's top figure skaters dazzled St. Louis. I left with a new love for the sport.

Ellie Kam, of Thunderbirds FSC, and Danny O

The U.S. Figure Skating National Championships brought the who's who of the sport to St. Louis. St. Louis Public Radio Visuals Editor Brian Munoz left a new fan of the Olympic sport.

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DHS restricts congressional visits to ICE facilities in Minneapolis with new policy

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, joined by Rep. Kelly Morrison (L) and Rep. Angie Craig (R) arrive outside of the regional ICE headquarters at the Whipple Federal Building on Saturday in Minneapolis. The Democratic congresswomen were granted access to the facility initially, but were quickly asked to leave by officials there.

A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, obtained by NPR, instructs her staff that visits should be requested at least seven days in advance.

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Historic upset in English soccer's FA Cup as Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace

Goal scorers Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Paul Dawson of Macclesfield celebrate after the team

The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning FA Cup holders.

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Latin American left responds to Trump's pledge to take over of Venezuelan oil

Latin America's left is in disarray after the seizure of Nicolas Maduro and the U.S.'s pledge to take over Venezuela's oil industry. Many on the left are changing their rhetoric about President Trump.

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