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Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather. n.pr/4a8howF

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In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.

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Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive, life-threatening winter storm this weekend. And, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivers a stark message to Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos. n.pr/4a9DYVL

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As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.

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The streamer's revamp of the 1980s-'90s talent show lets global viewers vote in real time, with almost instant results. n.pr/3LKeLYM

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Plus: The Oscars, tool-using animals, Nobel drama and more. n.pr/3LXIyNE

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In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms. n.pr/3YVl5Q3

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A major winter storm is expected to impact more than 200 million people in United States this weekend. Freezing rain and ice is a particular concern. n.pr/4sUzMR9

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New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims. n.pr/4qDfABZ

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Venezuela's legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country's vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007. n.pr/46aqlmO

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The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.

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TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years. n.pr/4pSn6Yk

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Extreme winter weather can mean frozen pipes or roof damage. These tips can help your home weather a dangerous winter storm.

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Extreme winter conditions, including ice, freezing temperatures and heavy snow, are expected to blanket much of the U.S. later this week and into the weekend. Here's how to prepare for winter driving.

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Two Republicans joined Democrats to vote for the war powers resolution, but the motion failed in a 215-215 vote.

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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. n.pr/4sSkgVO

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In 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more. n.pr/4sVW5pu

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The House has approved the final set of spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, despite objections from Democrats to the funding levels set for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. n.pr/49Zgjq2

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Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring. n.pr/4aanwDN

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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. n.pr/4jPpY6R

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The two friends reconnect on Don't Be Dumb, Rocky's first album in eight years — and inadvertently demonstrate how much they've diverged as artists. n.pr/4sSUZef

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This week, we've finally received an infusion of fresh blood in the form of a brand-new album and a brand-new song — by two different artists, no less! — debuting at No. 1. n.pr/3YTcEoy

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The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local officials say the trial is suspended. U.S. officials say that's inaccurate. n.pr/3LZDc4s

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Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help. n.pr/4a8UuFu

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Quiara Alegría Hudes' novel was inspired by Siddhartha and other classic tales of men seeking enlightenment. It's about a mother in Philadelphia who buys a bus ticket, leaving her daughter behind. n.pr/4jQyJ0s

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Jack Smith's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee marked the first open testimony about his work after presiding over two federal criminal indictments of President Trump.

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Protesters on Sunday entered the Cities Church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement serves as a pastor. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of protester Nekima Levy Armstrong and others on X. n.pr/3LEsFeZ

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European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors. n.pr/4jSH5od

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An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic. n.pr/45qwBXl

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The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.

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