Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national

Flower tributes are placed at the entrance of the "Le Constellation" bar and lounge where a fire which broke out during New Year

Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the owners of Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, where a fire in the early hours of Jan. 1 killed dozens.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 12:39 PM

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

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The 22-year-old Spaniard's win against 38-year-old rival Novak Djokovic at Sunday's Australian Open makes him the youngest male player to win all four major tournaments.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

In the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants

Ana Sandoval, a dedicated researcher at Initihuasi Seed Bank, nurturing the future with a pot of shooting seeds—preserving biodiversity one sprout at a time.

Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

At a clown school near Paris, failure is the lesson

From left: Gaulier students Alayna Perry, Brian Byrne and Joseph Bucci receive feedback on a short skit involving a pie in the face.

For decades, students at the Ecole Philippe Gaulier have been paying to bomb onstage. The goal isn't laughs — it's learning how to take the humiliation and keep going.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 10:23 AM

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'

This handout image from the U.S. Navy shows an EA-18G Growler landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 23, 2026.

Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later

Aliya Rahman is detained by federal agents near the scene where Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer on Jan. 13 in Minneapolis.

The number of immigration agents in Minnesota may be reduced, but they'll leave leave behind a changed community, including many U.S. citizens questioned and detained in recent weeks.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 9:22 AM

Gaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure

Ambulances line up to enter the Egyptian gate of the Rafah crossing on the way to the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 7:15 AM

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP

FILE - The State Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, on June 1, 2021.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 7:04 AM

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

From left, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks as Attorney General Pam Bondi, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listen during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 5:01 AM

U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston

Lupita Gutierrez, a fruit and vegetable vendor, poses for a portrait on Jan. 14 at the Houston Farmer

In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 2:27 AM

Anti-ICE protesters call for national action against federal immigration tactics

Protesters demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement operations, picketing a Target store in Washington, D.C. Target is based in Minneapolis, where federal agents killed two protesters in January.

Hundreds of groups hold protests against federal immigration operations, calling for an end to ICE surge. Demonstrators challenge Minneapolis-based retailer Target.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 2:10 AM

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

Miners work at a coltan mining quarry in Rubaya, Congo, in May 2025.

The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

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NPR NewsFeb 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

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

Melania Trump.

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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