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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about being excluded from White House governors' event

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maryland's Democratic Gov. Wes Moore about being disinvited from a White House event and his support for redistricting in his state.

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Maryland's Democratic governor among those excluded from White House event

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The White House excluded Democratic leaders from a traditionally bipartisan meeting for governors. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he was also disinvited from a dinner.

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Ukrainian sled racer says he will wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban

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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton sled racer, says he will wear a helmet showing images of Ukrainian athletes killed defending his country against Russia's full-scale invasion. International Olympic Committee officials say the move would violate rules designed to keep politics out of the Olympics.

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Father of US-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law

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The father of a U.S.-based activist wanted by Hong Kong authorities was convicted of attempting to deal with an absconder's financial assets on Wednesday, in the first court case of its kind brought under a homegrown national security law.

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America's Gen Z curlers bring new ways to traditional sport

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 04:  U.S. Olympians Rich Ruohonen, Aidan Oldenburg, Daniel Casper, Benjamin Richardson and Luc Violette attend the Team USA Welcome Experience at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics on February 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

At the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials, a team of Gen Z curlers usurped the long reigning champions in a big upset. A profile of Team Casper, who's bringing swagger, limber knees, and a some new sensibilities to a tradition-filled sport.

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Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, early Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., after returning from a trip to Florida.

An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.

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The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims

An FBI employee stands inside the Fulton County election hub, near Atlanta, as the FBI executes a search warrant for 2020 election materials, on Jan. 28.

An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.

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Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order

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The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.

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Former NATO chief on Europe and U.S. relations

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former head of NATO, ahead of the Munich Security Conference.

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Top 5 takeaways from the House immigration oversight hearing

Left to right, Rodney Scott, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Joseph Edlow, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, testify during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on Feb. 10, 2026.

The hearing underscored how deeply divided Republicans and Democrats remain on top-level changes to immigration enforcement in the wake of the shootings of two U.S. citizens.

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Millions of student loan borrowers aren't repaying their loans — and defaults are up

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New data offers further confirmation of a crisis in the U.S. student loan portfolio, in which too many borrowers are not repaying their student loans.

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A historic day for U.S. cross-country skiing, but Shiffin's Olympic struggles continue

American women continue to dominate alpine ski racing events in the Winter Olympics, and American men win their first medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years.

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Snowboarder Chloe Kim is chasing an Olympic gold three-peat with a torn labrum

Chloe Kim speaks during a press conference in Livigno, Italy on Monday, days ahead of the women

At 25, Chloe Kim could become the first halfpipe snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic golds.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route

Truck drivers eat on the ground by their stalled vehicles near Torkham, Pakistan, on Oct. 13, 2025. More than three months later, the Torkham border remains closed with no end in sight.

Trucks have been stuck at the closed border since October. Both countries are facing economic losses with no end in sight. The Taliban also banned all Pakistani pharmaceutical imports to Afghanistan.

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Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey

Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of Center for Popular Democracy, speaks during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on April 19, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

With the race still too close to call, former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded to challenger Analilia Mejia in a Democratic primary to replace the seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

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A daughter reexamines her own family story in 'The Mixed Marriage Project'

Dorothy Roberts (left) is the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her parents, Robert and Iris, married in the 1950s.

Dorothy Roberts' parents, a white anthropologist and a Black woman from Jamaica, spent years interviewing interracial couples in Chicago. Her memoir draws from their records.

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FBI releases photos and video of potential suspect in Guthrie disappearance

The FBI has released surveillance footage from Nancy Guthrie

An armed, masked subject was caught on Nancy Guthrie's front doorbell camera on the morning she disappeared.

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Reporter's notebook: A Dutch speedskater and a U.S. influencer walk into a bar …

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NPR's Rachel Treisman took a pause from watching figure skaters break records to see speed skaters break records. Plus, the surreal experience of watching backflip artist Ilia Malinin.

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In Beirut, Lebanon's cats of war find peace on university campus

A cat hangs out on American University of Beirut campus grounds. A code of conduct stipulates students are not allowed to mistreat the animals.

The American University of Beirut has long been a haven for cats abandoned in times if war or crisis, but in recent years the feline population has grown dramatically.

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American Ben Ogden wins silver, breaking 50 year medal drought for U.S. men's cross-country skiing

Ben Ogden, of the United States, celebrates after winning the first medal for U.S. men in cross-country skiing since 1976. Ogden took silver in the men

Ben Ogden of Vermont skied powerfully, finishing just behind Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway. It was the first Olympic medal for a U.S. men's cross-country skier since 1976.

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An ape, a tea party — and the ability to imagine

Kanzi, whose name means "treasure" in Swahili, was born in 1980 and died in 2025 at the age of 44. His favorite food was onions and his favorite game was chase.

The ability to imagine — to play pretend — has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests one of our closest living relatives can do it too.

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DHS faces funding deadline. And, courts fast-track Somali asylum seeker hearings

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is surrounded by reporters as he walks from his office to the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 9 in Washington, D.C. Congress is facing a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Congress has until Friday to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And, several asylum cases filed by Somali migrants in immigration courts were suddenly fast-tracked.

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How much power does the Fed chair really have?

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the end of a Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 29, 2025.

On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power.

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'Please inform your friends': The quest to make weather warnings universal

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.

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This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson's stranger symptoms

The SCAN network, which links movement and thinking, appears to be a key brain area affected in Parkinson

Parkinson's disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory.

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In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside

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In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.

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Immigration officials to testify before House as DHS funding deadline approaches

Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seen here outside the White House on November 3, 2025. He will appear on Tuesday before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Congressional Democrats have a list of demands to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But tensions between the two parties are high and the timeline is short – the stopgap bill funding DHS runs out Friday.

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How the use of AI and 'deepfakes' play a role in the search for Nancy Guthrie

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As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and commonplace, it can be difficult to know what's real and what's not, which has complicated the search for Nancy Guthrie, according to law enforcement. But just how difficult is it?

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Hospitals are posting prices for patients. It's mostly industry using the data

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The Trump administration pushed for price transparency in health care. But instead of patients shopping for services, it's mostly health systems and insurers using the information for negotiations.

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'E-bike for your feet': How bionic sneakers could change human mobility

Chloe Veltman evaluates Nike

Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.

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