Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest

Journalist Don Lemon (left) issues a statement to media outside federal court on Jan. 30, 2026 in Los Angeles.

The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 9:19 PM

Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention

A canister of pepper spray launched by Texas troopers flies towards protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center detention facility where Liam Ramos and his father are being detained in Dilley, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. A judge previously ruled that they could not be removed from the U.S. for now.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 8:49 PM

'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79

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The actor was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, opposite Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in the hit 1970s sitcom. Wilson died Friday from complications related to cancer, his publicist said.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 8:04 PM

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach

People take part in a demonstration against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, on January 31, 2026. A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help support security operations for the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking consternation and warnings they were not welcome.

An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the violence in Minneapolis, many Italians protesting in Milan say ICE agents are no longer welcome.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 5:58 PM

Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds

A photo of Renee Good is displayed in front of a home on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the ruling on social media, calling it "another HUGE" legal win for the Justice Department.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 5:22 PM

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeats No. 1 Aryana Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus to win the women

Saturday's win marks the second Grand Slam title for Rybakina, who took Wimbledon in 2022.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM

Opinion: Remembering Catherine O'Hara

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Actor Catherine O'Hara, famed for her comedic skill, died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means

A measles vaccination clinic at the Andrews County Health Department in Texas last year.

The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 11:13 AM

Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

A Palestinian man carries the body of Sham Abu Hadaiyd, who was killed in an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 10:03 AM

With decades-long restrictions lifted, a Pakistani brewery has started exporting beer

A worker stands stands in the factory where beer is produced at Murree Brewery on Nov. 29, 2025 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Drinking is illegal for Pakistan's Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery's beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it's being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 10:00 AM

Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

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If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.

NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 10:00 AM

A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota

Handmade red "Melt the ICE" hats are on display at Minneapolis yarn store Needle & Skein.

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 6:55 AM

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks under a framed image of former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, during a ceremony marking the opening of the new judicial year at the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 5:16 AM

DHS keeps making false claims about people. It's part of a broader pattern

A photograph of the pistol recovered by immigration agents after a shooting in Minneapolis is shown on a screen behind U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem as she speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24. Federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti that day during operations in Minneapolis.

Trump administration officials have falsely linked Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good to domestic terrorism. It's part of a larger pattern by the Department of Homeland Security.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 5:01 AM

What to know about the partial government shutdown

The U.S. Capitol is photographed on Jan. 27, 2026.

The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 2:20 AM

'Melania' is Amazon's airbrushed and astronomically pricey portrait of the First Lady

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Amazon paid $40 million to acquire the documentary, and is spending $35 million more to promote it.

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NPR NewsJan 31, 2026, 2:20 AM

Photos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S.

Thousands marched through downtown Minneapolis on Friday for a second consecutive week, calling for an end to Operation Metro Surge, which has led to a significant increase in the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minnesota.

Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 10:34 PM

Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty

Luigi Mangione speaking with his attorney Karen Agnifilo in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 12, 2025 in New York City.

A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 9:27 PM

Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on lunar lander

A Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launches from West Texas on March 31, 2022. Blue Origin has announced its stopping human space launches for at least two years as it focuses on helping NASA return humans to the moon.

Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 9:03 PM

Tim Walz says Trump administration wants to 'twist reality' in Minnesota

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in his state.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

Lila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album

Lila Iké is the only woman nominated for a best reggae album at this year

Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 8:54 PM

Texas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies

Texas A&M University in College Station.

The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 8:53 PM

How American Katie Uhlaender was denied Olympic bid by Canadian coach's point scheme

U.S. skeleton sledder Katie Uhlaender, age 41, is fighting for a chance to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. International sports officials say her bid to race in a sixth Olympics was thwarted when a Canadian sled coach manipulated the point qualification system. Canadian sports officials deny any wrongdoing.

Sports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 8:45 PM

U.S. ultimatum to vaccine group: No more funds unless you stop using thimerosal

A health worker in Mali prepares a vaccination that protects against five diseases: diptheria, tetanus, meningitis, pertussis and hepatitis B. In vials like this one, which contains multiple doses, thimerosal is used as a preservative that can prevent contamination.

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 8:23 PM

Catherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71

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O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 7:55 PM

Unmentioned but present, Trump is a common denominator in Asia-Europe ties

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Trump was not the only factor behind the agreements, but his shaking up of the global order is worrying friends and foes and driving them closer.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 7:54 PM

Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe

People attend a candlelight vigil this week organized by health care workers at the site where Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis has prompted a DOJ civil rights probe. Renee Macklin Good's death by federal agents has not.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 6:28 PM

Voices from Iran: women defy fear in the face of brutal crackdown

Iranian protesters gather on Enghelab (Revolution) Street during a demonstration in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2026.

Amid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 5:50 PM

Brown University pays out first workforce grants under deal with Trump

Brown University has awarded the first grants under its deal with the Trump Administration.

The Ivy League school is giving $1.5 million to a community college and to a nonprofit apprenticeship program.

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NPR NewsJan 30, 2026, 5:05 PM

DOJ releases tranche of Epstein files, says it has met its legal obligations

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice on Jan. 30, in Washington, D.C.

The Department of Justice on Friday released more than 3 million pages, more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images in its files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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