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Some Britons wonder if the U.S. and U.K.'s 'special relationship' may end in divorce

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Some people in Britain are asking what it would look like for their government to sever security and intelligence ties with its closest ally, the U.S.

These books for young kids are about what it feels like to own something

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What does it feel like to truly own something? Children's book author and illustrator Jon Klassen is trying to give young children that feeling with a trilogy of board books. The first is Your Truck.

Wednesday, Jan 21

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What to know about ice sailing ahead of the North American championship

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It's not in the Olympics yet, but we'll introduce you to ice sailing ahead of this weekend's U.S. sailing championship.

In Davos speech, Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland

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During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.

'Crux' author Gabriel Tallent says taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Gabriel Tallent about his new novel Cruxand why not taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net.

More former government lawyers are now starting their own firms

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Prominent former prosecutors are starting their own law firms after they leave Justice Department service. That says a lot about the DOJ and Big Law firms.

Are 'passkeys' better than passwords? This security expert says yes

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Has your phone been prompting you for months to log into certain sites with a "passkey"? Security writer Kim Key of PC Mag explains why you might want to ditch your passwords in favor of passkeys.

This local brass band is part of the soundtrack of resistance in Minneapolis

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Brass Solidarity is a Minneapolis community band that was formed after George Floyd was killed. Now, they're playing at protests against ICE, in an effort to bring joy and break potential tension.

They quit their day jobs to bet on current events: A look inside the prediction market

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Prediction market apps are thriving in President Trump's second term, with traders betting on everything from migrant deportations to election outcomes. A look at what's driving the industry's boom.

How Trump moves political norms — both slowly and suddenly

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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Ashley Parker of The Atlantic about her essay recapping how President Trump's relentless boundary-pushing has exhausted his critics.

Minn Underground Activism

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In Minnesota, there is an extensive network of community members who are volunteering en masse to help one another. NPR's Jasmine Garsd tells the story of one family who needed to run one errand…and how it turned into a complex underground…

In Togo, a group of formidable businesswomen are celebrated for their legacy

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NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu continues his journey along West Africa's most ambitious urban corridor. In Togo, he meets the Nana Benz — icons of past prosperity in a region where opportunity is shifting.

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San Francisco is set to lose a historic fountain, beloved by its skate community

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San Francisco is planning a renovation of a plaza that would destroy one of its most distinguishable features: a fountain that was an iconic backdrop to the city's skate scene in the '80s and '90s.

Send your name into space aboard Artemis II

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Submit your name on NASA's website if you'd like it loaded on an SD card and launched into space aboard Artemis II.

Deaths from heart disease have dipped but it's still #1 killer in the U.S.

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A new report points to a decline in heart disease and stroke deaths, but cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of death in the U.S. Lifestyle changes could delay or prevent about 70% of cases.

A road trip through Trump country to hear what MAGA voters say about his second term

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What does President Trump's base think of his second-term agenda? How will they vote in November? We road-tripped through conservative counties in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania to find out.

Single digit temperatures are expected as far south as Texas in weekend winter storm

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Forecasters are warning of a historic storm expected to hit this weekend, with snow and ice from Texas to the Carolinas and up the East Coast. The winter system could bring more than a foot of snow.

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Supreme Court appears wary of allowing Trump to fire Federal Reserve's Cook

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The Trump administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.

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Blinken and British counterpart signal trans-Atlantic unity with visit to Ukraine

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine.

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How the word 'cravat' came from the battlefields of 17th century Europe

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In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French "cravate") back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.

Tuesday, Jan 20

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The aurora borealis was visible in much of the U.S. last night due to a solar storm

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We talk with a NOAA scientist about the Northern Lights, and why their visibility seems to be increasing.

Australia toughens its gun laws following Bondi Beach terrorist attack

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In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack last month, Australia toughened its gun laws on Tuesday.

Fighting between Syrian Kurds and state forces leaves huge ISIS camp unguarded

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Security at the biggest ISIS detention camp in Syria has collapsed as Syrian Kurds withdraw to face advancing government forces.

Benin's urban boom comes at a human cost

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In West Africa, tiny Benin is riding a coastal building boom — but beneath the cranes and construction, new inequalities are taking hold.

Trump speaks at length with reporters before heading off to Davos

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President Trump held court with reporters for more than 90 minutes marking the first year anniversary of his second term.

Americans' views of the U.S. alliance with Europe

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Many Americans agree with President Trump that Europe should pay more for its own defense, but think his attacks on U.S. allies are unwise and will hurt the United States in the end.

Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats

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Like President Trump, lawmakers around the country blame corporate homebuyers for high prices and want to restrict them. Experts say it's not so simple, and passing laws has proved difficult.

Federal prosecutors subpoena Minnesota officials as immigration crackdown continues

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Dozens of doctors in Minnesota say immigration and enforcement agents have made providing health care in and out of hospitals much more difficult.

Trans-Atlantic alliances fray as Trump threatens tariffs regarding Greenland

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Attendees at Davos are steeling themselves for major disruption — not only to the local traffic thanks to heightened security, but possibly to the existing world order.

Women's Hockey is building it and breaking attendance records

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A big crowd is big news for the Professional Women's Hockey League, which is only in its third season.