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The record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout
Cocaine has made a roaring comeback, and it's having some big negative effects in the U.S. and around the world.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsLongtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
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NPR NewsMinnesota Republicans defend their focus on fraud despite the ICE surge that followed
Minnesota Republicans say they were right to invite social media influencers into the state to highlight social service fraud, though Democrats blame Republicans for paving the way for the ICE surge.
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NPR NewsImmigration crackdown in Maine is a top issue in battle for key Senate seat
President Trump's immigration policy is complicating Republicans' attempts to maintain control of Congress. A recent crackdown in Maine, for instance, put the focus on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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NPR News3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them
The Trump administration is proposing massive changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We asked disaster experts to weigh in.
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NPR NewsTV antennas and Super Bowl rehearsals: How prediction market traders seek an edge
As prediction markets boom, competition is heating up. So traders go the extra mile for a fraction-of-a-second advantage or to sleuth out information nobody else has. It can lead to a huge payday.
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NPR NewsA once-underused immigration enforcement program has exploded under Trump
Partnerships between ICE and local law enforcement agencies has expanded widely, under the second Trump administration, data analyzed by NPR shows.
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NPR NewsThis behavior can be a turning point for families caring for a dementia patient
Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the point when they begin to seek institutional care for their loved one.
NPR NewsIntimate partner and sexual violence expert talks about Gisèle Pelicot's case
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Lisa Fontes, an expert in coercive control and sexual violence, about Gisèle Pelicot's case and the effects of chemical submission.
NPR NewsMorning news brief
U.S. and Iran to meet in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks, nine people charged in Texas ICE detention center shooting go on trial, a look at the AI race between the U.S. and China.
NPR NewsAnalog bag filled with hobbies help people go offline
The idea of an "analog bag," filled with hobbies like reading, journaling and puzzles, is gaining popularity online.
NPR NewsU.S. women's figure skaters could've been rivals. Instead, they're the 'Blade Angels'
Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito are the U.S.' best shot at winning women's figure skating gold since 2002 — and of closing out these Games on a high note.
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NPR NewsAustralia won't repatriate 34 women and children from Syria
The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.
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NPR NewsU.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
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NPR NewsFrederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96
The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.
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NPR NewsTwo U.S. moms in their 40s rocketed to gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled showdown
American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.
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NPR NewsThe U.S. women's hockey team is dominating the Olympics. Now they will play for gold
The Americans, whose captain Hilary Knight is leading a generation of thrilling young talent, are undefeated through six games at the Olympics — and they're outscoring their opponents 31 to 1.
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NPR NewsA Curling Scandal Rocks Olympic Ice
Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match on Friday. What happened then, and what's happened since?
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NPR NewsThe U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.
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NPR NewsActor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.
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NPR NewsItaly's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.
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NPR NewsPrimary care is in trouble. Doctors are banding together to increase market power
As costs increase, primary care practices are joining forces in Independent Physician Associations. The goal is to leverage better insurance contracts, while ensuring doctors still call the shots.
NPR NewsDHS shuts down after a funding lapse. And, why athletes get the 'yips' at the Olympics
Congress is out on recess as a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is underway. And, why some superstar athletes have been getting the "yips" at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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NPR NewsOne Olympic sport still excludes women. This week's viewing numbers could change that
Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
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NPR NewsHow to register to vote in the 2026 primaries
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
NPR NewsIs that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do
The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out.
NPR News'American Struggle' author assesses Trump's expansion of presidential power
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham talks about Trump's impact on democracy. Meacham's latest book is a collection of speeches, letters and other original texts from 1619 to the present.
NPR NewsU.S. Olympic speed skaters adapt NASCAR 'bump drafting,' revolutionizing team event
U.S. Team Pursuit speed skaters will top speeds of 30 mph by pushing themselves around the track mere inches from each other.
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NPR NewsIsrael will begin contentious West Bank land registration
Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development.
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NPR NewsAn Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time
An Islamist party has become Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time in the country's history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party's policies on women.
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