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U.S. to exit 66 international organizations in further retreat from global cooperation

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:53

Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.

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White House says 'all options' are on the table for Greenland, including diplomacy

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:07

President Trump has long expressed an interest in acquiring Greenland. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump isn't ruling out any options, but that diplomacy is his "first option."

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ICE agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 14:31

The Department of Homeland Security accused the victim of being a "rioter" and that the ICE officer who pulled the trigger was "fearing for his life." Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims of self-defense.

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U.S. population growth is slowing. The immigration crackdown is a major factor

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 14:23

Congressional forecasters have lowered their projection for U.S. population growth over the next decade by 7 million people as a result of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as well as falling birth rates.

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Nick Reiner's attorney removes himself from case

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 14:18
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Defense attorney Alan Jackson said that circumstances beyond his and Reiner's control made it "impossible" to continue representation.

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Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political'

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:34

The 18-time Grammy Award winner is the latest musician to cancel an show at the Kennedy Center. Béla Fleck says he cannot currently perform there because it "has become charged and political."

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One year into an uneven recovery, L.A.'s fire survivors mark a somber milestone

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:21

The recovery from last year's deadly wildfires in Los Angeles has been slow and uneven for a lot of reasons, with survivors struggling to navigate a complex patchwork of systems to rebuild.

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How large is Greenland, really? Your map may be deceiving you

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:01

Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is.

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RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:29

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.

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Rubio and Hegseth brief lawmakers on "three fold process" for Venezuela

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:11

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on a three-fold process for Venezuela's future.

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'American Reich' author details a national surge in bigotry and white supremacy

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:31

Journalist Eric Lichtblau says President Trump's incendiary rhetoric has stoked a "new age of hate." His book centers on a murder committed by a young neo-Nazi in Orange County, Calif.

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It's not just oil: How else Wall Street might benefit from Trump's Venezuela actions

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:23

Oil companies and their shareholders may benefit from President Trump's military action in Venezuela — but it also could benefit many other U.S. investors.

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A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:46

Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down.

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U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 09:41

U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.

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Have you had a hard talk with an older driver? Tell us about it

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 09:18

Have you thought about taking the keys away from an older driver in your life? NPR wants to hear your story about how you navigated a difficult situation with an aging parent or relative.

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GOP gearing up to face tough midterms. And, Pentagon reviews women in ground combat

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:37

Trump offers advice to the GOP as midterm fears grow and he struggles to connect with voters on the economy. And, the Pentagon reviews the "effectiveness" of women in ground combat roles.

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Greetings from a Paris park, where a lone sequoia tree is a marvel to behold

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:00

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

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A walking challenge to start 2026 on your feet — and off your screens

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:00

The solution to too much sitting is simple but hard to stick with. This walking challenge sets you up for success, with six tips to keep you moving throughout your day.

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Sick young ants send out a 'kill me' scent to prevent deadly epidemics

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 05:00

Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to keep deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony.

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The world has too much oil right now. Will companies want Venezuela's?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 04:00

Crude prices are low. Companies are being cautious. But huge reserves — particularly of the heavy, viscous oil Venezuela has in abundance — remain appealing.

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