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A Republican court candidate in North Carolina wants to toss out thousands of votes

More than 80 days after Election Day, a race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains unresolved. That's because the Republican candidate is contesting some 65,000 ballots.

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff threat

The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened various sanctions.

Chiefs to face Eagles at the Super Bowl for the second time in three years

Just two years after the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles at the Super Bowl, these two powerhouses will face off once again on the championship stage, with even higher stakes.

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo

Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?

A snowboarder and a skier land the first 2340s in competition

Japanese snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara and Italian skier Miro Tabanelli pulled off the six-and-a-half-rotation maneuver in competition for the first time in history.

Israeli troops fire on displaced Palestinians hoping to return to homes, killing 2

Meanwhile, close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, Israeli troops opened fire on protesters, killing 22 and injuring 120, according to Lebanese officials.

DeSantis faces pushback by fellow Republicans on his call for an immigration session

Republican leaders in the state legislature say they support President Trump's pledge to combat illegal immigration but want to deal with it and other issues identified by DeSantis on their schedule, not his.

Trump says he still wants to buy Greenland, suggests Canada could become a U.S. state

The newly inaugurated president held forth on multiple foreign policy issues on Saturday, from Greenland to Canada to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash

Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.

South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law.

How did the newt cross the road? With the help of the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade!

In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road. 

A minister was acquitted of a brutal 1832 murder. A new book revisits the case

In the world of true crime, Fall River, Mass. is known for Lizzie Borden, but another murder 60 years earlier captivated New England. Kate Winkler Dawson tells the story in The Sinners All Bow.

Jayden Daniels could make Super Bowl history. Doug Williams says it’s about time

Washington Commanders' Daniels could become the first rookie quarterback to play the Super Bowl. Williams, who led the team to a Super Bowl win, says talented Black QBs are finally getting their due.

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs. 

Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others

For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo’s key city

Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead. M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma.

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees to ‘just clean out’ Gaza

President Donald Trump said Saturday he'd like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting to "just clean out" the war-torn area.

In Las Vegas, Trump once again pitches no taxes on tips

President Trump's pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone -- except for economists.

Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok

The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.

Madison Keys wins her first-ever Grand Slam title against two-time defending champion

Madison Keys was a tennis prodigy, beating Serena Williams when she was just 14 years old, but had not won a grand slam title in her 15 year career.

PEPFAR, the acclaimed anti-HIV program, faces loss of funds as part of U.S. aid pause

On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Trump uses mass firing to remove inspectors general at a series of agencies

The dismissals began Friday night, according to two people cited by The Associated Press. An email sent by one of the fired inspectors general said "roughly 17" inspectors general had been removed.

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security

Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration.

The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website

A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.

Palestinians in Gaza return to find their city in ruins after Israeli troops withdraw

With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers. For the first time in eight months, NPR got a glimpse of Rafah this week.

Once off-limits to Syrians, Assad’s former summer residence now attracts tourists

The summer home of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad was once off-limits to ordinary Syrians. Now people are lining up to visit and wandering around the rooms — which are empty after being looted.

Reasons to root for (or against) every team in the NFL’s semifinal weekend

Only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl — the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders — but there are plenty of narratives to go around.

Opinion: A miracle amid the fire

NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which burned from the Eaton Fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.

The Eaton Fire forced them from their homes. Here’s what residents took with them

Many residents in Altadena, Calif., evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at all.

Trump calls on the federal government to recognize North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe

President Trump made good on a campaign promise to ask the Department of the Interior to recognize the Lumbee people of North Carolina — a tribe whose Native identity has long been called into question.

Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel

Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.

5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation

People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget.