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Trump to address World Economic Forum, DOJ subpoenas Minnesota officials in obstruction probe, SCOTUS to hear case that could give presidents unprecedented control over the Fed.
NPR NewsNPR NewsTrump's Greenland demand has been a gift to U.S. geopolitical foes like Russia
The tensions between the U.S. and Western Allies are a source of satisfaction to many in the Kremlin.
NPR NewsBrooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding
A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents David and Victoria Beckham have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized public branding over their family relationships.
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NPR NewsIsrael's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board.
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NPR NewsIran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to the nearly 40-year reign.
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NPR NewsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed by the DOJ
The Minnesota attorney general and St. Paul mayor have also been subpoenaed as local, state and federal officials have clashed in the aftermath of the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
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NPR NewsASEAN won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia says
Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan cited concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation.
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NPR News'The miracle': A 6-year-old walked away from the train wreck that killed her family
Her parents, brother and cousin were killed in the collision, but the girl was found walking barefoot on the tracks. She's being cared for by grandparents after receiving three stitches in her head.
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NPR NewsTrump says U.K. return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a reason to acquire Greenland
The president previously supported Britain's agreement to hand back sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago, where the U.K. continues to lease the U.S.-U.K. Diego Garcia military base.
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NPR NewsHere's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over
The Martha Graham Dance Company is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.
NPR NewsThe divorce between the U.S. and WHO is final this week. Or is it?
The U.S. is the only country allowed to withdraw from the World Health Organization. And Jan. 22 is the day when Trump's pullout announcement should go into effect. But ... it's complicated.
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NPR NewsTrump leaks world leaders' messages. And, Indiana wins its first national title
President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.
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NPR NewsTrump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work
It's unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don't get along, has raised questions about the board's mandate and decision-making processes.
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NPR NewsResearchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner
Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that's a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.
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NPR NewsAs Trump dismantles the existing world order, his version is still taking shape
In his second term, the president is embracing a foreign policy that breaks sharply from U.S. tradition. Both supporters and critics say he's upending a global system in place for 80 years.
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NPR NewsWall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats
Like President Trump, lawmakers around the U.S. blame corporate homebuyers for high prices and want to restrict them. Experts say it's not so simple, and passing laws has proved difficult.
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NPR NewsTrump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered?
Cheap gasoline, yes. Drill, baby, drill? Not so much. And electricity bills are going up, not down.
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NPR NewsGretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump using the military in elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president.
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NPR NewsNew Orleans brings back the house call, sending nurses to visit newborns and moms
Louisiana has long struggled with maternal and infant mortality. In New Orleans, free home visits by nurses help spot medical problems early. It's a reproductive health policy with bipartisan support.
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NPR NewsMedicaid has a new way to pay for costly sickle cell treatment: Only if it works
Medicaid is doing a novel payment system for the new, promising and expensive sickle cell treatment. It may become a model for all gene therapies being developed.
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NPR NewsPolyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?
There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they're believed to be? Are there upsides?
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NPR NewsLess personnel drama but still sky high turnover one year into Trump's new term
A large share of the departures so far this term were on the National Security Council staff.
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NPR NewsMorning news brief
Trump to speak at the World Economic Forum amid rising international tension, Concerns about conditions at Texas detention center grow after 3 deaths, Indiana wins first national football title.
NPR NewsThe Tuneless Choir was created for those who want to 'sing without being judged'
Tone-deaf? Can't carry a tune? There's a choir just for you. The Tuneless Choir was made for people who want to sing like no one is listening.
NPR NewsIndiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami
Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
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NPR NewsTop U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question.
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NPR NewsTrain crash kills more than three dozen in Spain
More than three dozen people were killed as two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain.
NPR NewsItalian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
Garavani built one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. His clients included royalty, Hollywood stars, and first ladies.
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NPR NewsSheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns on Monday about two recent movements of the U.S. military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the country on edge since the attack on Venezuela.
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NPR NewsTrump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.
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