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7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela
President Trump says the U.S. will now "run" Venezuela after capturing its leader. Here's how the politics could play out at home.
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New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today
New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president.
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Morning news brief
Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela for now after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, a look at South American country's uncertain future, Maduro and his wife to appear in court in New York Monday.
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'Live to see the Day' explores what drives people to chase impossible goals
NPR's A Martinez speaks with journalist Mark Medley about his new book, "Live to see the Day," an exploration of people motivated by nearly impossible goals.
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Cuba braces as President Trump says the Monroe Doctrine is back
With his attack on Venezuela, President Trump says the Monroe Doctrine is back, reviving a more than 200-year-old foreign policy idea. In Cuba, residents brace for what that could mean for them.
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Research says this is the 'minimum dose' of gym time you need to see results
Building muscle has huge health benefits, but working out takes time. So what's the least amount of time you can spend at the gym and still see the benefits? Research shows it's less than you'd think.
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Why a power plant is strategically important in the talks between Russia and Ukraine
NPR's A Martinez talks to Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center about the Zaporizhzhia power plant and its importance in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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United Nations official shares scenes from Darfur region amid humanitarian crisis
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Sudan recounts devastating scenes and stories of horrific violence after her team gained access to a city in the embattled Darfur region.
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Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., talks about the DOJ's release of the Epstein files
Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release.
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In transcript of closed-door testimony, Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump
The House Oversight Committee has released the transcript and video of a private deposition by former special counsel Jack Smith in December.
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With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain
President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.
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Fire at Swiss resort bar kills 40 people, injures over 100
About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.
