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Colorado counties weigh federal offer to store spent nuclear fuel
Some Colorado counties reeling from the closure of coal power plants and mines are exploring the federal government's offer to store spent fuel from U.S. nuclear power plants.
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Researchers look to genetics to better understand heart disease in South Asians
People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths.
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Morning news brief
Trump attends Super Bowl and gives pregame interview, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been told to cease almost all work, Jordan delivers medical aid to Gaza by helicopter.
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Trump becomes first U.S. president to attend Super Bowl
President Trump was the first president ever to attend a Superbowl. We catch up on the news from his pregame interview, including his plans to review U.S. military spending.
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Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra discusses actions taken against the agency
NPR's Michel Martin asks Rohit Chopra, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the Trump administration's pause of the agency's enforcement actions.
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U.S. prosecco importers panic as Trump's tariff threat bubbles up
President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has caused Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines – especially prosecco.
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Rich Benjamin's new memoir 'Talk To Me' details his family's story
In his new memoir "Talk To Me," author Rich Benjamin details his family's story, including that of his grandfather, Daniel Fignolé, a Haitian president who was ousted in a coup in 1957.
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What is a sovereign wealth fund and why does President Trump want one?
President Trump recently issued an executive order to develop a plan for a sovereign wealth fund. But what exactly is a sovereign wealth fund and why does Trump want one?
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Many migrants in Chicago skipping health checks due to immigration crackdown fears
In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Some states ramp up pressure on local law enforcement to aid immigration efforts
The DOJ's lawsuit against Chicago's sanctuary laws is the most visible effort to force local police to help with immigration enforcement. But the more serious pressure is coming from states.
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'Booster Shots' make case that measles remains a threat, shouldn't be underestimated
As more parents in the U.S. push back against routine vaccinations for children, the new book "Booster Shots" makes the case that measles remains a threat that shouldn't be underestimated.
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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
