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The ICRC connects families with POWs on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war
NPR's A Martinez talks to Martin Schüepp of the International Committee of the Red Cross about its efforts to reach prisoners of war from both sides in the Ukraine war.
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You've heard of love at first sight. How about love at first sound?
Researchers at NYU have conducted a study on how long it takes for people to decide whether they love or hate a song.
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Floating objects raise questions about surveillance, national defense and diplomacy
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to David Gompert, a longtime presidential adviser, about the unidentified objects that have been floating in the sky. U.S. jets shot down three of them in the past three days.
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Pentagon says Americans shouldn't worry about the objects the Air Force shot down
Over the weekend, the U.S. military shot down a trio of flying objects. One was in Alaska, another in Canada and a third over Michigan.
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It's official, Super Bowl halftime entertainer Rihanna is expecting her 2nd child
A representative for the Fenty Beauty mogul confirmed the news after Rihanna shined bright like a diamond during the show. She is the first known pregnant performer to take a bow on the mega stage.
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With seconds to go, Chiefs kick a field goal to beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs have won their second Super Bowl in three years after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. A last-minute field goal capped a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
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Beleaguered Rep. George Santos appears to be trying to grab even more attention
Republicans are urging Rep. George Santos to lie low while investigations play out into his lies and his campaign finances, but the freshman Republican from New York is keeping a high profile.
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Columbus residents are divided over Black History Month-themed police cruiser
Police in Columbus, Ohio, rolled out a specially decorated cruiser for Black History Month. A backlash soon followed.
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Church of England says gender-neutral terms for God are up for discussion
The Church of England will consider the use of gender-neutral terms when referring to God.
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Brazil's president hopes to revive ties with the U.S. during White House visit
Brazil's new leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets Friday with President Biden. The two presidents have a lot in common — both Brazil and the U.S. suffered attacks by right-wing extremists.
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Iran's supreme leader pledges to pardon thousands of jailed protesters
NPR's Leila Fadel Fadel talks to human rights lawyer Gissou Nia of the Atlantic Council, about how many protesters could be released when Iran pardons thousands of demonstrators.
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Super Bowl LVII is expected to set a betting record
Sunday's big game is likely to set a betting record with an estimated $16 billion in wagers. The rise in sports betting, however, is also leading to more gambling addictions.