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The U.S has repeatedly fired missiles into Yemen. What does it hope to accomplish?
The U.S. is responding to Houthi rebels who've attacked ships in the Red Sea. The exchange is seen as a widening of the Mideast conflict because Houthis say they're responding to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Trailblazing journalist Ruth Ashton Taylor has died at the age of 101
She was the West Coast's first female TV newscaster, and was a fixture on Los Angeles TV for decades. She began in radio producing documentaries for legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow.
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The tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar occupies a big role on the world stage
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar, about how Qatar has become a bridge between the West and its adversaries.
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Trump spokesperson on the former president's Iowa victory
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Karoline Leavitt, a national spokesperson for Former President Trump's political action committee, on Trump's victory in Iowa and the future of his campaign.
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Remaining candidates strategize as campaigns head to New Hampshire
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Alex Conant, founding partner at Firehouse Strategies, about Trump's Iowa victory and the strategy for all remaining candidates as the campaigns head to New Hampshire.
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Nikki Haley came in 3rd in the Iowa caucuses. What are her next steps?
NPR's Michel Martin asks Kirsten Kukowski, an adviser for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, about what's next after the former South Carolina governor's third-place finish in Iowa.
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Despite the cold weather, voters in Iowa turned out for their local caucuses
Even though Republican Party officials thought turnout would be higher. It appears some people who might have been on the fence about a candidate stayed home.
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After victory at the GOP caucuses, Trump thanks the 'great people of Iowa'
Former President Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in the Iowa caucuses — the first official voting of the 2024 presidential primary. Trump captured just over half of the Republican vote.
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Another honor for Elton John as he winds down his remarkable career
John's Disney+ special Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium won an Emmy for outstanding variety special. He's the 19th person to become an EGOT: winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
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Many voters reject the 2 major parties. How could that play into elections?
In 2023, Gallup polling found 49% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice about how to engage independent voters.
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Everyday users are complaining that the internet is more chaotic than ever
For many, the internet has become less fun and less informative. Those who study the web say there are underlying reasons for this, and the problems are expected to worsen with the rise of AI.
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Trump challengers for the GOP presidential nomination trailed far behind in Iowa
It was a landslide win for Donald Trump in Iowa's caucuses. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was a distant second — with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley at his heels.