- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/g-...ts-murree-brewery-alcoholDrinking is illegal for Pakistan's Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery's beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it's being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?Posted 3 days 18 hours ago - 01/31/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/g-...27/venezuela-amnesty-billVenezuela's acting President Delcy Rodrguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.Posted 3 days 21 hours ago - 01/31/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/nx...rtial-government-shutdownThe Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.Posted 3 days 23 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/sections/the-...apolis-and-across-the-u-sDemonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.Posted 4 days 2 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...elania-documentary-reviewAmazon paid $40 million to acquire the documentary, and is spending $35 million more to promote it.Posted 4 days 2 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/g-...ld-not-face-death-penaltyA federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.Posted 4 days 6 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...-to-focus-on-lunar-landerBlue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities.Posted 4 days 7 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...-uhlaender-denied-olympicSports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games.Posted 4 days 7 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...els-womens-gender-studiesThe university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Posted 4 days 7 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...ke-treasure-grammy-awardsLila Ik's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Ik spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.Posted 4 days 7 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/g-...5/vaccine-gavi-thimerosalThis mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.Posted 4 days 7 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...218/catherine-o-hara-deadO'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.Posted 4 days 8 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...ivil-rights-investigationAlex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis has prompted a DOJ civil rights probe. Renee Macklin Good's death by federal agents has not.Posted 4 days 8 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...8912/iran-women-crackdownAmid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom.Posted 4 days 10 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...ington-post-bezos-layoffsMembers of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.Posted 4 days 11 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...4/epstein-files-doj-trumpThe Department of Justice on Friday released more than 3 million pages, more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images in its files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Posted 4 days 11 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...26-milan-cortina-olympicsVonn was seen clutching her left knee after crashing in a race in Switzerland on Friday, the last before the Winter Olympics. Her comeback after retiring in 2019 was one of Team USA's biggest stories.Posted 4 days 12 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...on-arrest-cnn-minneapolisLemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media.Posted 4 days 12 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...-ai-health-medical-adviceHundreds of millions of people are turning to chatbots to help figure out what's wrong with them. Doctors say that's not always a bad thing. In fact, many are using it themselves.Posted 4 days 13 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/g-...gia-2020-election-ballotsBorder czar Tom Homan has suggested possibly pulling some federal immigration agents out of Minnesota. And, Senate leaders struck a short-term funding deal to keep most of the government running.Posted 4 days 15 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...ble-health-plan-insurancePeople with ACA health insurance just saw prices surge and many switched to plans with high deductibles and health savings accounts. If that's you, what do you wish you knew about how your plan works?Posted 4 days 16 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...lies-aviation-safety-ntsbOn the anniversary of the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are still working for laws to prevent future disasters. And they say they're ready for a long fight.Posted 4 days 18 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...s-wind-chill-cold-weatherStrong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.Posted 4 days 18 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...p-relationships-neighborsIf you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.Posted 4 days 18 hours ago - 01/30/26
- http://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx...er-snowstorm-parking-spotAfter the snowstorm this weekend dumped snow across large parts of the country, a key debate is raging on the streets: Can you save a public parking spot after you've dug your car out of it?Posted 4 days 18 hours ago - 01/30/26
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