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Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 00:36

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google's generative AI engine in operating inside the Pentagon network, as part of a broader push to feed as much of the military's data as possible into the developing technology.

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Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:12

A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.

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Minnesota officials sue to block Trump's immigration crackdown as enforcement intensifies

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 17:51

More than 2,000 federal immigration agents are in Minnesota, and that number is expected to increase. On Monday, an NPR reporter witnessed multiple instances where immigration agents drove around Minneapolis — and in parking lots of big box stores — and randomly questioned people about their immigration status.

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In photos: A week of protests against ICE

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 17:45

People across the country gathered to protest against ICE over the past week.

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Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 16:57

After the social media app's AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.

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As birth rates tumble, some progressives say the Left needs to offer solutions

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 15:05

Many countries around the world including the US face aging and shrinking populations. Conservative groups have taken the lead talking about the issue. Some liberal thinkers say it's time to talk about the global population shift and offer progressive solutions

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Trump administration tells states to end 'orphan tax' on foster kids

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 15:02

There's a growing move to end what some call "the orphan tax" and stop states from taking benefit checks from children and youth in foster care.

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Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 15:01

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.

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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 14:51

With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year.

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A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 13:14

The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.

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More federal agents head to Minnesota. And, U.S. Figure Skating announces Olympic team

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 06:24

The Trump administration will send hundreds of additional federal agents to Minnesota. And, here are the figure skaters who will represent Team USA in the Olympics.

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DHS sending more agents to Minnesota as protests over Renee Good's death continue

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 05:47

The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent sparked protests across Minneapolis. Federal authorities have taken over the investigation and say they're sending more Homeland Security agents to Minnesota.

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Who are the figure skaters representing Team USA? Key names and backstories to know

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 05:09

Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.

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How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:00

Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

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Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:00

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?

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Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:00

While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies , many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.

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Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners, but hundreds remain behind bars

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 03:43

Venezuela has freed a handful of detainees in what it calls a gesture of national unity. Rights groups say releases are slow and the country's repressive system remains in place.

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How to responsibly recycle your children's old toys

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 03:42

Now that the holiday gift-giving season is over, parents may be looking for ways to recycle or donate their children's old toys. Here's what you need to know about recycling responsibly.

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Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 01:28

Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis.

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Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 01:15

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.

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