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Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt slated to reopen
Israel says it has allowed Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt to reopen, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. No one has crossed yet.
NPR NewsNPR NewsGaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.
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NPR NewsGroundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
When Phil is said to have seen his shadow upon emergence from a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, that's considered a forecast for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, an early spring is said to be on the way.
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NPR NewsKennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
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NPR NewsWhat to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'
As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.
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NPR NewsBomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast
Temperatures in southern Florida reached the coldest they've been since 1989, according to the National Weather Service.
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NPR NewsSwiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national
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 NewsAlcaraz beats Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
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 NewsIn the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants
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 NewsAt a clown school near Paris, failure is the lesson
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 NewsIran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
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 NewsMinnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later
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 NewsGaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure
Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.
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NPR NewsDemocrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
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 NewsTrump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
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 NewsU.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
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 NewsAnti-ICE protesters call for national action against federal immigration tactics
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 NewsMine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
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 NewsDon Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest
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 NewsJudge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention
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 News'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 NewsMilan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach
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 NewsJudge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds
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 NewsKazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeats No. 1 Aryana Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Saturday's win marks the second Grand Slam title for Rybakina, who took Wimbledon in 2022.
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NPR NewsOpinion: Remembering Catherine O'Hara
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 NewsThe U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
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 NewsIsraeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
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 NewsWith decades-long restrictions lifted, a Pakistani brewery has started exporting beer
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 NewsWant to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises
If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.
NPR NewsA red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
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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