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Large majorities of Americans say antisemitism is a serious problem

A report from the American Jewish Committee finds that 94% of American Jews say antisemitism is a "very serious" or "somewhat serious" problem in the U.S. That's up significantly from a year ago.

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The 2024 Super Bowl becomes the most watched NFL championship in history

About 123 million people tuned in across platforms, including CBS, Paramount+, Univision and Nickelodeon. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a game that went to overtime.

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Across the world, migrating animal populations are dwindling. Here's why

In a landmark UN study, researchers found nearly half of the world's threatened migratory species have declining populations. More than a fifth of the assessed animals face extinction.

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Mardi Gras beads in New Orleans are creating an environmental concern

Despite a daily cleanup that leaves the post-parade landscape remarkably clean, uncaught beads dangle from tree limbs like Spanish moss and get ground into the mud under the feet of passers-by.

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Trump appeals immunity ruling to the Supreme Court

Last week, three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected Trump's bid for blanket immunity over acts he allegedly committed while in the White House.

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A court orders Netherlands to halt fighter jet part exports to Israel over Gaza war

The court said there is a "clear risk that Israel's F-35 fighter jets might be used in the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law."

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Republicans play clean up on aisle Trump after former president's NATO comments

Former President Donald Trump's anecdote about encouraging Russian aggression towards some NATO countries is a sign of his foreign policy plans if elected – or maybe it's not.

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RFK Jr. apologizes to his family for Super Bowl ad invoking JFK

Longshot candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued an apology to the Kennedy family Sunday night after his super PAC ran an ad repurposing one from former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.

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Yet another FAFSA problem: non-citizens can't fill it out

Parents who aren't citizens aren't able to complete the new version of the widely used financial-aid form, adding another barrier to families struggling with the college admissions process.

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Photos: Israel targets Rafah as dissent against Hamas grows in Gaza

This past week, Israel rejected a proposed cease-fire, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announced that Israel has a obligation to keep civilians safe as military strikes expand into southern Gaza.

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A nor'easter could drop several inches of snow on New York City, New England

Parts of New York City could see at least 6 inches of snow, while somewhere between 8 inches to a foot could fall in Boston. Public schools in both cities will be closed Tuesday.

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'The voice we woke up to': Bob Edwards, longtime 'Morning Edition' host, dies at 76

Edwards, a consummate newsman, hosted NPR's morning show for more than two decades. "He sort of set the tone and the bar for all of us," says one former NPR executive.

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NATO leader criticizes Trump's comments. Israel frees two hostages in Rafah operation

NATO chief criticizes Trump after he threatened to abandon NATO allies. Israel's military says it rescued 2 hostages in Gaza.

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An account from the frontline of 'the largest displacement of children on the planet'

James Elder is a spokesperson for UNICEF — the U.N. agency that provides humanitarian aid to children — and has been visiting the areas on the border of Sudan and Chad.

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Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day

Chocolate lovers won't see a sudden price spike for Valentine's Day — because the cost already has been rising for months. Extreme weather is largely to blame.

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Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health

A doctor argues that the current focus on fighting obesity with drugs like Ozempic ignores the bigger picture: We need a medical system and society that support healthy life habits.

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Violent crime is dropping fast in the U.S. — even if Americans don't believe it

In 2020, the United States experienced one of its most dangerous years in decades. But in 2023, crime in America looked very different. That change may have gone unnoticed.

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Super Bowl ads played it safe, but there were still some winners

Celebrities from Beyoncé to Arnold Schwarzenegger sold products with a wink.

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Mummified monkey remains were found in luggage at Boston's airport

A traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo attempted to sneak in the mummified remains of four monkeys.

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Youth with autism are more likely to be arrested. A Nevada judge wants to remedy that

Judge Sunny Bailey started a specialty court program in 2018 called DAAY Court or the detention alternative for autistic youth treatment. "It'll help other people like me," says one autistic teen."

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As hunger stalks Gaza, humanitarian aid is politicized in Israel

Aid organizations warn pockets of people in Gaza are already starving. But, in Israel, a small movement of protesters have been trying to block aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip.

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Flight attendants don't earn their hourly pay until aircraft doors close. Here's why

Arguing that their jobs have become more onerous, flight attendants want to be better compensated for time on the ground, including during boarding.

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A rescue ship saved them from the sea. Now these migrants find a tough road in Europe

Thousands of migrants have drowned while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa to Europe. The dangerous journey does not deter many more from the risky crossing.

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At 79, she reached her goal to visit every country in the world

Luisa Yu spent the past five decades plotting to see all 193 U.N.-recognized countries. To realize her dream, she faced numerous visa hurdles and, later in life, made a career change.

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The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in Gaza

Israeli military strikes on Rafah, Gaza were part of an operation to rescue two Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. There were initial reports that Palestinians were killed in the strikes.

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The Kansas City Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls

Kansas City won 25-22 in overtime, securing back-to-back championships. It is their third in five years.

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Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to come

Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.

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Kelvin Kiptum, men's marathon world record holder, dies in a car crash

World Athletics confirmed the 24-year-old died in his native Kenya alongside his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.

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The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

Carl Weathers, the NFL player-turned-actor, made a posthumous cameo in a Super Bowl ad for the online gambling company FanDuel. The company reworked it after he died earlier this month.

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Trump slams Swift, prompting other politicians to come out as Swifties

Donald Trump said on social media that copyright legislation he signed while president had made Swift "so much money," arguing it would be "disloyal" of her to endorse Biden as many are speculating.

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