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Trump confirms U.S. military strike on dock in Venezuela
President Trump confirmed a recent U.S. strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims was used by drug smugglers, prompting questions about the size and scope of the U.S. mission.
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Former counterterrorism official talks about U.S. strike on Venezuelan dock
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Phil Mudd, a former counterterrorism official in the CIA and FBI, about a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan dock that the Trump administration alleges was used for drug smuggling.
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Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, despite immense needs
Dozens of international aid groups, like Doctors Without Borders, are now banned from entering Gaza under new rules set by Israel.
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In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
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Morning news brief
Trump says the U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims was used by drug smugglers, protests over economy flood Iran, flu cases in the U.S are on the rise, CDC data shows.
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Remembering the musicians we lost in 2025
From Sly Stone of the Family Stone to Ozzy Osbourne, we remember some of the musicians lost in 2025.
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New York Times reporter talks about exclusive interviews with Marjorie Taylor Greene
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the New York Times' Robert Draper about his exclusive interviews with Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Bangladesh mourns death of first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh is mourning the death of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who died Tuesday.
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Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' ends on New Year's Eve
After nearly 10 years, the Netflix hit "Stranger Things" is ending. The series finale, which clocks in at just over two hours, drops on New Year's Eve.
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In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history
Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.
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Protesters take to the streets of Iran as the country's economy collapses
Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country's currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.
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Iranian-American journalist offers an inside look at the protests sweeping Iran
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.
