Trump sends border czar to Minnesota. And, trial over social media addiction begins

U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, seen here in Minneapolis on Jan, 21, has been ordered to leave Minneapolis.

Border czar Tom Homan heads to Minnesota to replace Greg Bovino amid the immigration crackdown backlash. And a trial starts today to decide whether social media firms knowingly harm young users.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might

Injectable GLP-1 drugs have been a game-changer for many people with obesity. But as researchers discover why the medicines fail for others, they are gaining insights about the complexity of the condition.

As doctors learn why GLP-1s don't work for about 50% of people, they are also learning more about the complex drivers of obesity. They foresee a future of personalized obesity medicine similar to the way cancer is treated now.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children

In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media on Jan. 31, 2024, in New York City. A major trial starting Tuesday will determine whether social media companies intentionally designed their products to be addictive for children.

A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis

An observer is detained by ICE agents after they arrested two people from a residence in Minneapolis on Jan. 13.

In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

President Trump steps onstage to deliver remarks at the Salute to America celebration at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on July 3, 2025.

President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It's part of the curriculum

Li Zichen, a fifth grader at a Chinese public school, demonstrates a remote-controlled robot that can lift and move blocks and be programmed using artificial intelligence.

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it's become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy

President Trump arrives at Reagan Washington National Airport.

More Republicans are calling for an investigation after a second U.S. citizen was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Minneapolis killings put a focus on use of body cameras

Flowers and candles make up a memorial to Alex Pretti on Jan. 25 in Minneapolis. Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA medical center, was killed Saturday after being shot multiple times during a brief altercation with border patrol agents in the Eat Street Crossing district of Minneapolis.

Federal immigration enforcement authorities are facing scrutiny and criticism over their tactics, including the lack of body-worn cameras, following the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 9:44 AM

Airlines have been making their safety videos more entertaining, but do they work?

Over the last decade, more airlines have made goofy safety videos to keep passengers' attention. But do they really work?

NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 6:49 AM

At least 6,126 people killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say

People walk in front a billboard with graphic showing a U.S aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck, and sign reading in Farsi and English: "If you sow the wind, you

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 6:32 AM

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, center, greets the audience prior to his address during the Security and Defence Committee at the European Parliament in Brussels, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

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NPR NewsJan 27, 2026, 6:30 AM

TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages

The TikTok logo is displayed outside TikTok social media app company offices in Culver City, California, on March 16, 2023.

The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison.

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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 10:29 PM

Border Patrol has a history of excessive force. Critics say they're out of their depth

People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed.

NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 10:04 PM

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

Katie Uhlaender of the USA competed during the Women

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 9:43 PM

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.

NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 9:33 PM

Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump sends border czar to Minnesota

Operation Metro Surge has brought thousands of federal immigration enforcement officers to the streets of the Twin Cities. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday said that President Trump would consider reducing the surge.

Border czar Tom Homan will be heading to Minnesota, while Gregory Bovino, the bombastic and controversial Border Patrol chief leading the surge, will soon leave the state.

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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 9:33 PM

Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump signals changes to Minnesota immigration surge

A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month.

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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 9:08 PM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 8:53 PM

Josh Shapiro sees light in his constituents, even in dark times

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania about his memoir, Where We Keep the Light, immigration raids and the upcoming elections in 2026 and 2028.

NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 8:02 PM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 7:09 PM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 6:24 PM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 2:17 PM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 12:31 PM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 11:00 AM

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.

NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 10:00 AM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 9:48 AM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 7:03 AM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 6:39 AM

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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NPR NewsJan 26, 2026, 6:09 AM

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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