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U.S. sled racer Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied sixth Olympic bid

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Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games.

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GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'

Chris Madel has ended his bid to be the GOP candidate for Minnesota governor, saying he is unable to support "national Republicans

Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.

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Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leaks about wealthy taxpayers

A Booz Allen contractor pleaded guilty in 2023 to leaking confidential IRS records showing how some of the wealthiest Americans pay little or no taxes. He was sentenced to five years in prison.

A Booz Allen contractor had leaked confidential tax information that showed how wealthy people like Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos manage to minimize their tax obligations.

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Minnesota officials rebuff DOJ's data demands after latest shooting by federal agents

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks to the media about early voting on Sept. 19, 2024.

Minnesota officials are rebuffing demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, as the state continues its clash with the Trump administration over the surge of federal immigration enforcement.

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Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm

In this aerial view, ice accumulates on utility lines Monday in Nashville, Tenn. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to tens of millions of Americans across the nation.

A powerful winter storm walloped a huge swath of the U.S., killing at least 18 people. Electricity is out for hundreds of thousands, and freezing rain and snow have coated streets.

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Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts

A resident in Kyiv, Ukraine, helps his 2-year-old daughter use a headlight during a power outage at their apartment amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.

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Israel says it recovered the last hostage body from Gaza

Israelis light the 8th candle of Hanukkah in Hostage Square holding placards bearing the face of Ran Gvili in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Dec. 21, 2025, as they call for the return of his remains.

The Israeli military says the body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old special forces policeman killed while fighting Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found.

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Senators call for Alex Pretti death investigation. And, winter storm recovery efforts

Flowers are left at a makeshift memorial in the area where Alex Pretti was shot dead a day earlier by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 25.

Minneapolis strikes and protests continue after ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. And, states work to recover from a massive winter storm that has left widespread power outages and flight chaos.

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How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think

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If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.

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All eyes on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks in Washington, D.C.

Rubio is the first person to hold both roles at the same time since Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s.

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In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown

The dome of the U.S. Capitol is framed by snow on Jan 26. A fight in the Senate over DHS funding following the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has the government on track for a partial shutdown at the end of this week.

Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

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DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., speaks during a hearing of the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill, Dec. 16, 2025, in Washington.

The 18-term delegate for the District of Columbia in Congress and a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement has filed paperwork to end her campaign for reelection.

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Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

People hold signs with a photo of Ran Gvili, who was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack and whose body has been held in Gaza ever since, during a rally calling for his return in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

The return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to proceeding with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire's second phase.

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Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) celebrates with quarterback Drew Lock (2) after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle.

The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Power outages and canceled flights as winter storm brings snow, sleet and ice

A man carries a shovel as he crosses a street in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood in New York on Sunday.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

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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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Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting

A sign for Alex Pretti, who was killed earlier in the day by a U.S. Border Patrol officer, is displayed during a vigil Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.

Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.

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Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

A person holds a sign during a vigil for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer earlier in the day, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accuses the federal government of a 'cover up,' and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warns White House against attempts to "shut down an investigation."

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Watch: Videos refute DHS account of fatal shooting in Minneapolis

Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.

Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.

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U.S. rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25. 2026.

Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as Alex Honnold reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower, about 90 minutes after he started.

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Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access

A child holds a toy bear with a band-aid after receiving a flu shot during an immunization event in Los Angeles. Flu is one of six vaccines that will no longer be given routinely but now require a consultation with a doctor.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors.

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5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting

A sign for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer earlier in the day, is displayed during a vigil Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.

Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.

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Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles

Ashely Lezama (left), of Honduras, stands outside after her first naturalization ceremony at the Albert V. Bryan Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va. David Diemert, of Canada, and Zaida Meza, of Guatemala, stand outside after their naturalization ceremony at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House in Washington, D.C.

Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.

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40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned

The space shuttle Challenger lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 28, 1986, in a cloud of smoke with a crew of seven aboard. The shuttle exploded shortly after this photo.

Forty years after the Challenger disaster, NPR explores the engineers' last-minute efforts to stop the launch, their decades of guilt and the vital lessons that remain critical for NASA today.

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Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue

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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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Billions owed: 'The Debt' podcast covers the South's long fight to repay public HBCUs

A long-running fight over how to calculate and repay state funding debts to public HBCUs is flaring across the South, and Emily Siner and Camellia Burris tell the story in their podcast 'The Debt' from Nashville Public Radio and The Tennessee Lookout.

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Photos: Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.

Shannon White, who has been homeless for 30 years, uses a blanket to stay warm while walking to a day shelter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma January 24, 2026.

A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S.

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Man shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis

Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.

The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.

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A man is fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis

Federal agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, this time a 51-year-old man.

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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the beginning of a Cabinet Planning Forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

The announcement is a reversal for Trump, who initially initially praised the agreement with China as something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "should be doing."

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