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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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?

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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After the LA fires, false narratives on social media impacted state policy

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 04:00

Misinformation spread quickly after the wildfires in Los Angeles last year. Some of these false narratives on social media impacted California policy.

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Pro-Trump influencers take a victory lap amid fallout from viral video alleging fraud

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 04:00

The swift policy and political repercussions the video helped propel illustrate the symbiotic relationship between online content creators and the Trump administration's policy goals.

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The delightful history behind serendipity suggests it's not mere luck

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While serendipity has often been associated with luck or happy accidents, its origin suggests that it goes beyond just happenstance.

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DHS wants Venezuelans to return home, but fears remain as long as Maduro regime is in power

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 04:00

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans have been in limbo since the Trump administration removed their temporary protected status late last year. That uncertainty has intensified as U.S. immigration officials again push for those migrants to return to Venezuela.

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CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 02:54

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.

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