- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/03/nx...gist-sex-abuse-convictionIt was ruled Dr. James Heaps was denied a fair trial because the judge did not share with his defense counsel a note by the court's foreman pointing out concerns that one juror lacked sufficient English to carry out their duties.Posted 19 hours 27 minutes ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/03/nx...ral-agents-in-minneapolis"I want to make sure you know who I'm racing for," wrote Minnesota-born cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Meanwhile, a hospitality center for Team USA families dropped the name "Ice House."Posted 21 hours 9 minutes ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/g-...tion-laura-fernandez-winsCandidate Laura Fernndez won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her predecessor.Posted 1 day 4 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...al-milan-cortina-olympicsInternational officials say a point-rigging scheme denied American Katie Uhlaender a shot to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. But a sports tribunal based in Switzerland says it can't intervene.Posted 1 day 5 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...ntary-box-office-audienceThe pricey Amazon documentary did well in areas like Dallas, Tampa, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta and West Palm Beach. Amazon says a docuseries is also on the way.Posted 1 day 6 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...424/mike-lawler-town-hallDiscontent over ICE enforcement tactics is spilling out into races across the country, including competitive congressional districts held by Republicans, like Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.Posted 1 day 8 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...lympics-mascots-milo-tinaThe 2026 Olympics and Paralympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a pair of teenage, scarf-clad stoat siblings with big dreams. If you're wondering what a stoat is, you're in the right place.Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...th-egypt-slated-to-reopenIsrael says it has allowed Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt to reopen, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. No one has crossed yet.Posted 1 day 13 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...art-health-senior-athleteDespite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer.Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...-department-education-gaoA new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office calculates the cost of efforts to fire civil rights staff, and questions the department's ability to enforce federal civil rights laws.Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...ies-republicans-democratsThings are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past.Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...saved-by-a-lavender-bunnyEight years ago, Joann Moschella was injured after her bicycle was hit by a car. That's when her unsung hero appeared, dressed in a furry lavender bunny suit.Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...annabis-thc-cbd-farm-billFarmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/g-...h-border-crossing-reopensGaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.Posted 1 day 17 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx...il-forecast-winter-lengthWhen Phil is said to have seen his shadow upon emergence from a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, that's considered a forecast for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, an early spring is said to be on the way.Posted 1 day 18 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...-nasa-wet-dress-rehearsalAs astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.Posted 2 days 1 hour ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...ld-florida-north-carolinaTemperatures in southern Florida reached the coldest they've been since 1989, according to the National Weather Service.Posted 2 days 3 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...r-fire-claims-41st-victimSwiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the owners of Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, where a fire in the early hours of Jan. 1 killed dozens.Posted 2 days 10 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...beats-djokovic-grand-slamThe 22-year-old Spaniard's win against 38-year-old rival Novak Djokovic at Sunday's Australian Open makes him the youngest male player to win all four major tournaments.Posted 2 days 13 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...ance-gaulier-clown-schoolFor decades, students at the Ecole Philippe Gaulier have been paying to bomb onstage. The goal isn't laughs it's learning how to take the humiliation and keep going.Posted 2 days 15 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...eds-climate-change-plantsTucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.Posted 2 days 15 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...ota-citizens-detained-iceThe number of immigration agents in Minnesota may be reduced, but they'll leave leave behind a changed community, including many U.S. citizens questioned and detained in recent weeks.Posted 2 days 16 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...gaza-border-rafah-closureReopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.Posted 2 days 16 hours ago - 02/01/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx...-maduro-trump-oil-houstonIn nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicols Maduro.Posted 2 days 20 hours ago - 01/31/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/nx...deral-immigration-tacticsHundreds of groups hold protests against federal immigration operations, calling for an end to ICE surge. Demonstrators challenge Minneapolis-based retailer Target.Posted 2 days 23 hours ago - 01/31/26
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