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Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest

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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. (Image credit: Mario Tama) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/jRJVHdq

'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. (Image credit: NBC Television) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/c3tjhp5

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach

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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. (Image credit: PIERO CRUCIATTI) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/aTDoN4P

Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe

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Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis has prompted a DOJ civil rights probe. Renee Macklin Good's death by federal agents has not. (Image credit: Scott Olson) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/uBy06V4

Voices from Iran: women defy fear in the face of brutal crackdown

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Amid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom. (Image credit: Sohrab) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/MmaCqDv

With his first Grammy nomination, Destin Conrad embraces personal evolution

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Destin Conrad went from teen social media star to a musician touring the world on some of its biggest stages. In 2025, he put out both an R&B and jazz album and earned his first Grammy nomination. (Image credit: Ryder / @ryd.der) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/bDCGrwO

How the West was won: K-pop's great assimilation gambit

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KPop Demon Hunters has secured nods in major Grammy categories and new height of visibility.'/> The crossover hits stacking Grammy nods this year have little in common with the culture that birthed them — but they're winning the chart game. (Image credit: Photos by Julian Song, John V. Esparza, Netflix) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/tTwUvNy

Border czar says he plans to "draw down" ICE and CBP operations in Minnesota

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Tom Homan, who took over leadership of the surge in Minneapolis, says he is working on a plan to reduce the force of federal agents in the Twin Cities. (Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/rIH4c8C

Michael Mayo's 'Fly' is a soaring testament to his artistry and creative vision

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Fly , earned the singer-songwriter and composer his first Grammy nominations of his career.'/>   Vocalist Michael Mayo reached new heights through his latest album Fly , with the project earning the crooner his first Grammy nominations of his career. (Image credit: Lauren Desberg) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/lc0as1V

The FBI conducts a search at the Fulton County election office in Georgia

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The FBI would not clarify whether the action is tied to the 2020 election, but last month the Department of Justice announced it's suing Fulton County for records related to the election. (Image credit: John Bazemore) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/DHzlk0J

Trump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects

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The operation in Washington, D.C. alone is projected to cost upwards of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected, according to new data released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. (Image credit: Al Drago) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/d9zxOrN

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S.

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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad. (Image credit: Michael Probst) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/vZsJOSE

'Fireworks' wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to 'All the Blues in the Sky'

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The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/QzakNDE

In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown

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Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week. (Image credit: Heather Diehl) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/z0BHabu

Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts

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After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home. (Image credit: Andrew Kravchenko) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/pWNqYKn

Power outages and canceled flights as winter storm brings snow, sleet and ice

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Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding. (Image credit: Charly Triballeau) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/g2SXDao

Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting

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Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation. (Image credit: Zaydee Sanchez for NPR) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/VTEp8Yu

Watch: Videos refute DHS account of fatal shooting in Minneapolis

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Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion. (Image credit: Abbie Parr) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/hkjbxiO

40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned

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Forty years after the Challenger disaster, NPR explores the engineers' last-minute efforts to stop the launch, their decades of guilt and the vital lessons that remain critical for NASA today. (Image credit: Thom Baur) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/x9rNFP7

Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue

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Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war. (Image credit: Danylo Antoniuk) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/HXckWhS

Photos: Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.

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A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S. (Image credit: Nick Oxford) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/P5DkBwR

Man shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis

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The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month. (Image credit: Abbie Parr) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/RTs6Z4J

At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order

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It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/fJ7w3C5

A Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin is arrested in Mexico

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Ryan Wedding was among the FBI's top fugitives and faces charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness. He reportedly turned himself in at the U.S. embassy in Mexico (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/iuv8bd7

A vast Syrian camp for ISIS families faces an uncertain fate after a security handover

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The huge al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria for years has posed an intractable problem — a destitute and increasingly dangerous detention site where ISIS ideology lived on. (Image credit: Omar Haj Kadour) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/0qnLQmj