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January 10, 2026
Opinion: Remembering Renee Good
Renee Good won a national prize six years ago for her poem "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs," which muses on science and faith. Good was s...
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January 10, 2026
PHOTOS: Laundry is a chore but there's a beauty and serenity in the way it hangs out
A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and th...
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January 10, 2026
2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainmen...
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January 10, 2026
New video shows fatal Minnesota ICE shooting from officer's perspective
The video, published online by a Minnesota-based news site, Alpha News, and reposted by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the shoot...
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January 10, 2026
Defense attorney disputes police narrative in Portland Border Patrol shooting
Two people shot by federal border patrol officers in Portland appear to have “an association” with a Venezuelan criminal gang, Portland poli...
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January 10, 2026
Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could...
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January 9, 2026
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it
The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — a...
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January 9, 2026
Six months later, the Texas Hill Country is still living with effects from flooding
More than 130 people died as floodwaters swept through the region on July 4. Now, recovery continues amid legal action and scrutiny of flood...
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January 9, 2026
Minneapolis ICE shooting becomes a flashpoint in Senate race as Democrats tangle over immigration
Debate over the fatal incident quickly spurred divisions nationally about who was at fault. Closer to home, it became a key proving ground f...
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January 9, 2026
U.S. Figure Skating Championships will determine who's going to the Olympics
This week's competition in St. Louis will skaters tickets to the Milan-Cortina games in February
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January 9, 2026
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children fro...
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January 9, 2026
Federal agents shoot 2 in Portland after an ICE agent killed a woman in Minneapolis
Officials are calling for transparent investigations into controversial shootings involving federal agents. Here's a recap of the latest dev...
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January 9, 2026
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she ‘nurtured kindness’
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News...
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January 9, 2026
Coco Jones: Tiny Desk Concert
As soon as Coco Jones stepped behind the Desk, donning a beautiful silver dress and a bright, warm smile, it was apparent that we were about...
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January 9, 2026
How AI is shrinking the job market for teens : The Indicator from Planet Money
Karissa Tang is a 17-year-old in California who got curious about the impact of AI on typical teen jobs like cashiers and fast food counter...
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January 9, 2026
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council says it will dissolve after its head fled to UAE
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council and its institutions will be dismantled after weeks of unrest in southern areas and a day after its le...
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January 9, 2026
National Park updates guidelines to stop visitors defacing Trump picture on pass
National Park updates guidelines to stop visitors defacing Trump picture on pass
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January 9, 2026
Hiring slows in December to end the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic
U.S. employers added 50,000 jobs in December, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Measured annually, job gains in 2025 w...
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January 9, 2026
Venezuela releases imprisoned opposition figures, which Trump says US requested
Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a...
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January 9, 2026
In 'No Other Choice,' a loyal worker gets the ax
In the latest movie from Park Chan-wook, the director behind The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave, a paper factory worker loses his job — an...
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January 9, 2026
Shaken and reeling from another traumatic week, Minnesotans search for healing and hope
This was the week that shook Minnesota. Scars from a summer political assassination got ripped open. Minnesota’s governor retreated from his...
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January 9, 2026
We're going to the Olympics! What do you want to know?
Here's how to send your questions and curiosities to the NPR team covering the Winter Olympics in Milan.
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January 9, 2026
Maduro is out, Congress is in and the quiz is back! Start 2026 with a perfect score
Plus: What's up with Wicked, Greenland, quarters and Jan. 6?
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January 9, 2026
Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll
Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60...
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January 9, 2026
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen pa...
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January 9, 2026
A year after the LA wildfires, musicians still face a long road to recovery
One year later, musicians who lost essential instruments and home studio set-ups in the Los Angeles fires are still picking up the pieces.
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January 9, 2026
Michael B. Jordan expands his cinematic universe
From child actor to "Sexiest Man Alive" leading man status, Jordan takes on Hollywood as director-producer and soon may win awards for his p...
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January 9, 2026
A galaxy cluster hotter than the surface of the sun is shocking researchers : Short Wave
Most astronomers agree that young galaxy clusters should be relatively cool compared to older ones. But researchers recently found a very yo...
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January 9, 2026
Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine
Russian media said the Oreshnik targeted a huge underground natural gas storage in Ukraine's western Lviv region. Ukrainian officials said f...
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January 9, 2026
Iran's supreme leader says protesters are 'ruining their own streets' to please Trump
Iran's supreme leader signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters after they screamed from windows and marched throu...
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January 9, 2026
After delays, the missing Jan. 6 plaque will be displayed at the Capitol
This week, senators stepped up after learning the plaque, which had been approved by Congress more than three years ago, was nowhere to be f...
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January 9, 2026
Border patrol agent shoots 2 people in East Portland
Two people were shot Thursday by a border patrol officer in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The two people who were...
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January 9, 2026
It's Been a Minute
Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what...
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January 8, 2026
AI images and internet rumors spread confusion about ICE agent involved in shooting
While the agent wore a mask in videos taken of the event, he appeared to be unmasked in many social media posts. That image appeared to have...
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January 8, 2026
Portland City Council abruptly shuts down due to security concern
Portland City Council was in session Thursday afternoon and abruptly recessed due to a security concern.
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January 8, 2026
Photos: Protests grow over the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
In cities across the country, demonstrators have expressed grief and outrage over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an...
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January 8, 2026
A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the...
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January 8, 2026
Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today
The Pitt is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out...
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January 8, 2026
Why is the U.S. pulling out of 31 U.N. groups? And what's the impact?
The Trump administration is withdrawing from 66 global groups, including U.N. entities that focus on climate and health issues.
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January 8, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani discusses New York state expansion of childcare funding
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. With New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, he announced increased state funding wi...
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January 8, 2026
How Biden made big gains battling street fentanyl but lost the messaging war to Trump
Joe Biden made historic gains fighting street fentanyl, but Donald Trump reframed the drug issue in ways that fuel his domestic and foreign...
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January 8, 2026
What we know one day after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to...
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January 8, 2026
Minnesota and federal officials are no longer cooperating in ICE shooting investigation
In two different press conferences roughly one hour apart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the White House disagreed about the facts behind...
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January 8, 2026
'The atmosphere is very authoritarian': Venezuela's opposition reels from the sidelines
President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next...
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January 8, 2026
These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping
Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pi...
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January 8, 2026
10 books we're looking forward to in early 2026
Did you resolve to read more in 2026? Whether you're on track or need a jump start, here are some books coming out in the next few months to...
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January 8, 2026
'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism
Thompson has the words "yes" and "no" tattooed on opposite arms. "I'm constantly wrestling with ... my cynicism and my optimism," she says....
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January 8, 2026
Protests continue after Renee Good shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Protests continue Thursday after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman Wednesday. People are marching Thursda...
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January 8, 2026
How buying in bulk could help Altadenans return home, one year after the fire
As urban fires have grown more frequent, so too have recovery techniques for survivors to flex their purchasing power.
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January 8, 2026