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Jim Henson wanted the Muppets to live on. The show will return for a special reboot
A one-episode reboot of "The Muppet Show" airs on February 4. Jim Henson, the show's late creator, always hoped they'd live on. We'll hear excerpts from a Morning Edition interview Henson gave in 1986.
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After Trump's border czar takes over, Minnesota gov. says he hasn't seen much change
After a call with Trump border czar Tom Homan, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signaled there is still a deep chasm between what he wants to see and the actions of federal agents in his state.
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U.S. considers removing last U.S. forces from Syria
As the United States considers possible military action against Iran, it's also weighing another military move -- withdrawing the last U.S. forces from Syria.
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U.S., allies working to send more humanitarian aid to Sudan
As Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and global allies have pledged millions more in assistance, but diplomatic roadblocks and aid obstructions are hindering progress.
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Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume
A new round of peace talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine begin Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.
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Despite razor-thin margin, House speaker is optimistic partial shutdown will end soon
Speaker Mike Johnson is voicing optimism that the House can quickly bring an end to the partial government shutdown, but he is dealing with a razor-thin majority and a restive GOP caucus.
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Rep. Jim McGovern discusses the ongoing partial government shutdown
Rep. Jim McGovern, D- Mass., talks about the ongoing partial government shutdown and the negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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Trump says he will lower tariffs on India to 18%
President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India --- which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.
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Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files
In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy.
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Morning news brief
The partial shutdown enters its fourth day as debate over DHS funding continues, Iran and U.S. to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program, investigators continue search for mom of 'Today' show host.
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'We want our kids to be happy': School staff react to release of 5-year-old from ICE
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to two staff members of the Minnesota school attended by Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy who made headlines when he was detained by ICE.
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Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband Bill Gates being mentioned in Epstein files
Melinda French Gates on Tuesday said that her ex-husband, Bill Gates, needs to answer for the behavior alleged in the latest trove of private communications released in connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
