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NPR News: Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law
Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law A court on Thursday used Hong Kong's national security law to j…
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NPR News: U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva
U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiatio…
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NPR News: FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confi…
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A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead. source https://www.…
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Democrats, Boycotting Trump’s Speech, Rally Outside the Capitol
Dozens of House and Senate members skipped the speech and, in a counter event on the National Mall, criticized the president’s policies on immigratio…
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Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables. source h…
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Trump Gives Out Awards, Including Presidential Medal of Freedom, at State of the Union
The president announced medals for the U.S. men’s hockey team’s star goalie as well as several military veterans. from NYT > U.S. News https://i…
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NPR News: FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration When the American men's hockey team ret…
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NPR News: France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access France's top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles…
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The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled. source https…
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Pentagon Races to Spend $153 Billion in Added Funds for Military
The Trump administration for months ignored Congress’s demand for a plan on how the Defense Department would spend the money that Republicans pushed …
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief The political implications of the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs, China urges Washington to lift tariffs after SCOTUS decis…
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NPR News: U.S. boosts gold medal tally at Winter Games, led by athletes from handful of states
U.S. boosts gold medal tally at Winter Games, led by athletes from handful of states The U.S. is a winter sport powerhouse, second only to Norway. T…
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NPR News: Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign go…
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A Roving Reporter on the Future of Transit in New York City
“A lot of interesting things happening in the city involve how people get around,” said Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter and lifelong bus aficionado. …
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NPR News: Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA Pr…
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Minnesota Political Landscape Upended by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A fraud scandal had Democrats on the defensive and led Gov. Tim Walz to end his re-election bid. But the ICE surge upended the political landscape. …
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NPR News: After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds
After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs…
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‘Murky Waters’ for Global Businesses After Trump’s Tariff Loss
Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president’s levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in…
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NPR News: Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast Iran held annual military drills with Russ…
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