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An update on the crisis in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka spent its first night under curfew, with a government in chaos, and protesters on the streets of the capital Colombo. How will calm be restored?
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Germany rushes to decouple itself from Russian gas
Germany is scrambling to build infrastructure to replace its dependence on Russian gas. NPR's Rob Schmitz reports that time is not on its side.
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Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing focused on how Trump galvanized far-right supporters
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol covered heated meetings inside the White House. NPR Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas reports.
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What's on Biden's agenda for his first Middle East trip as president
NPR'S Steve Inskeep speaks with Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics, about the president's goals on his upcoming trip to the Middle East.
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"Smart gun" innovators want to make guns harder to accidentally set off
Can technological innovation offer better solutions to gun violence in the absence of major political reform? Gun safety innovators are looking for grants and developing "smart guns."
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Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet with Joe Biden today
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Joe Biden at a low point in US-Mexico relations.
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Students Run LA nonprofit works to replace shoes for kids after a burglary
Last month, thieves stole 500 pairs of sneakers meant for students who are participating in the LA Marathon. But the nonprofit is already working out how to replace the running shoes
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These lawmakers are gunning for Boris Johnson's Prime Minister role
Nine British lawmakers are lining up to replace Boris Johnson, just days after his resignation as the leader of Britain's Conservative party.
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The New York Public Library honors Lou Reed with a new exhibition
A new exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts offers a rare glimpse into the archives of the late songwriter Lou Reed.
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After many years, New England cod seems to be rebounding from overfishing
Atlantic cod, a fish that was foundational to New England's economy, is being caught at historically low levels. But a research scientist says cod is in the early stages of a comeback.
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In Ohio, Biden addressed a friendly crowd of labor leaders and union workers
President Biden flew to Cleveland to make the case for his economic agenda. Polls show Americans have grown pessimistic about his ability to rein in inflation amid growing fears of a recession.
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges
The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.