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Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in speedskating

Gold medallist Jordan Stolz of the U.S. celebrates after the men

Stolz received his gold for winning the men's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time thanks to a blistering closing stretch. Now Stolz will hope to add to his collection of trophies.

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US Colleges received more than $5 billion in foreign gifts, contracts in 2025

The top 10 countries that gave contracts and gifts to U.S. colleges and universities as of December 16, 2025.

New data from the U.S. Education Department show the extent of international gifts and contracts to colleges and universities.

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Swing voters in Arizona say they want to see ICE reformed

People demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement outside the Minnesota governor

Concerns about the tactics of federal immigration agents remain front of mind for some key voters who supported President Trump in 2024.

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How the FBI might have gotten inaccessible camera footage from Nancy Guthrie's house

The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.

Last week, law enforcement said video footage from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera was overwritten. But the FBI has since released footage as Guthrie still has not been found.

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Free speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination

Vice President JD Vance hosts an episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show" at the White House, following the assassination of the show

Months after the killing of Charlie Kirk, a growing number of lawsuits by people claim they were illegally punished, fired and even arrested for making negative comments about Kirk.

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Top immigration officials to testify before Senate as a potential DHS shutdown looms

From left, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Joseph Edlow, and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons are sworn in to testify during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Tuesday.

The leaders of ICE, Customs and Border Protection and and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will appear for their second oversight hearing this week and as lawmakers tussle over their funding.

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How to hone your 'friendship intuition'

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Friendship expert Kat Vellos shares tips on how to make a new friendship stick, including what to do together, how often to hang out — and what to do if the vibes just aren't there.

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Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet

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The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition.

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House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters

A Vote Here sign is posted amongst political signs as people arrive to vote at the Rutherford County Annex Building, an early voting site, Oct. 17, 2024, in Rutherfordton, N.C.

House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate.

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In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

A container is lifted by a crane backdropped by the construction of the Chinese-funded port, in Chancay, Peru, Oct. 29, 2024.

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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U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset

Chock and Bates, four-time Olympians, were heavily favored for gold. But they lost by just over a point to a French duo who have been clouded by controversy involving their former partners.

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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AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life

On The Docket, a new independent project to expand access to the Supreme Court, is using AI to generate visual depictions of U.S. Supreme Court justices reading their decisions.

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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An AI project is creating videos to go with Supreme Court justices' real words

The reading of Supreme Court opinions can only be seen by those inside the court. An AI project is trying to change that.

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These monks' walk for peace captivated Americans. It ends this week

Buddhist monks walk near the U.S. Capitol, on Capitol Hill, during their Walk For Peace.

A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. The 108-day pilgrimage captivated Americans.

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The airspace around El Paso is open again. Why it closed is in dispute

People stand in line at check-in counters at El Paso International Airport, Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration closed the airspace around the area for a few hours.

The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon.

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A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was convicted of sexually abusing children

Andrew Paul Johnson was convicted of multiple state charges of child molestation and exposing himself to children. Johnson was charged in Florida after receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

A handyman from Florida who received a pardon from President Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was convicted on state charges of child sex abuse and exposing himself to a child.

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What are the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case?

Journalist Vicky Ward first profiled sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She discusses the fallout from the millions of publicly released documents, and why this story took so long to come out.

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U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025

The job market thawed somewhat last month as U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%.

U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.

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Greetings from Mexico City's iconic boulevard, where a dog on a bike steals the show

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Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico's capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

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Person detained in Nancy Guthrie case is released. And, Bondi testifies before House

The FBI has released surveillance footage from Nancy Guthrie

Police have released a person taken in for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. And, AG Pam Bondi will testify before the House Judiciary Committee.

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Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead

This grab from video shows students exiting the Tumbler Ridge school after deadly shootings, in British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday Feb. 10, 2026.

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.

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Trump's EPA plans to end a key climate pollution regulation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency building in Washington, DC.

The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating a Clean Air Act finding from 2009 that is the basis for much of the federal government's actions to rein in climate change.

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From gifting a hat to tossing them onto the rink, a history of hat tricks in sports

A hat tossed onto the hockey rink after a hat trick was scored.

Hat tricks have a rich history in hockey, but it didn't start there. For NPR's Word of the Week, we trace the term's some 150-year-history and why it's particularly special on the hockey rink.

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Pam Bondi to face questions from House lawmakers about her helm of the DOJ

Attorney General Pam Bondi delivers remarks at the Department of Justice on Feb 6, 2026.

The attorney general's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee comes one year into her tenure, a period marked by a striking departure from traditions and norms at the Justice Department.

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The U.S. claims China is conducting secret nuclear tests. Here's what that means

A DF-17 road-mobile medium-range ballistic missile is seen during a military parade in Beijing

The allegations were leveled by U.S. officials late last week. Arms control experts worry that norms against nuclear testing are unraveling.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about being excluded from White House governors' event

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maryland's Democratic Gov. Wes Moore about being disinvited from a White House event and his support for redistricting in his state.

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Maryland's Democratic governor among those excluded from White House event

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The White House excluded Democratic leaders from a traditionally bipartisan meeting for governors. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he was also disinvited from a dinner.

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Ukrainian sled racer says he will wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban

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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton sled racer, says he will wear a helmet showing images of Ukrainian athletes killed defending his country against Russia's full-scale invasion. International Olympic Committee officials say the move would violate rules designed to keep politics out of the Olympics.

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Father of US-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law

Anna Kwok speaks during an event commemorating China

The father of a U.S.-based activist wanted by Hong Kong authorities was convicted of attempting to deal with an absconder's financial assets on Wednesday, in the first court case of its kind brought under a homegrown national security law.

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America's Gen Z curlers bring new ways to traditional sport

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 04:  U.S. Olympians Rich Ruohonen, Aidan Oldenburg, Daniel Casper, Benjamin Richardson and Luc Violette attend the Team USA Welcome Experience at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics on February 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

At the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials, a team of Gen Z curlers usurped the long reigning champions in a big upset. A profile of Team Casper, who's bringing swagger, limber knees, and a some new sensibilities to a tradition-filled sport.

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