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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington.
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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington.

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington.

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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington.
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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington.

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington.

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Race

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety

Americans across the U.S. are celebrating King's legacy this weekend. One way to reflect on his life and message is by revisiting his celebrated 1963 speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety

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Pipaluk Lynge, a Greenlandic politician, Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic politician, and Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, left to right, along with members from a a US congressional delegation at a news conference following a meeting at the parliament building in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Denmark and Greenland are stepping up lobbying of US lawmakers in an effort to head off President Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland.

Pipaluk Lynge, a Greenlandic politician, Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic politician, and Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, left to right, along with members from a a US congressional delegation at a news conference following a meeting at the parliament building in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Denmark and Greenland are stepping up lobbying of US lawmakers in an effort to head off President Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Bloomberg hide caption

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Pipaluk Lynge, a Greenlandic politician, Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic politician, and Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, left to right, along with members from a a US congressional delegation at a news conference following a meeting at the parliament building in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Denmark and Greenland are stepping up lobbying of US lawmakers in an effort to head off President Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland.

Pipaluk Lynge, a Greenlandic politician, Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic politician, and Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, left to right, along with members from a a US congressional delegation at a news conference following a meeting at the parliament building in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Denmark and Greenland are stepping up lobbying of US lawmakers in an effort to head off President Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Bloomberg hide caption

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Politics

U.S. lawmakers wrap up a reassurance tour in Denmark as tensions around Greenland grow

A bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Denmark to try to deescalate rising tensions. Just as they were finishing, President Trump announced new tariffs on the country until it agrees to his plan of acquiring Greenland.
FILE - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 7, 2025.

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FILE - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 7, 2025.

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Politics

Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after U.S. military movements spark concern

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns on Monday about two recent movements of the U.S. military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the country on edge since the attack on Venezuela.

WATCH

John Fogerty: Tiny Desk Concert

Surrounded by family in the band and in the audience, John Fogerty bookends solo material with the rock and roll staples of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Will Arnett in Is This Thing On?

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What does it take to get on stage at NYC's Comedy Cellar?

 WNYC

Although most up-and-coming comics would kill for a chance to perform there, the club doesn't let just anyone stumble in off the street and grab the mic, even if that's more or less what happens in Is This Thing On?
In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight, and a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress operate as a joint, multi-domain force on Nov. 13, 2025.

In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight, and a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress operate as a joint, multi-domain force on Nov. 13, 2025. Paige Brown/U.S. Navy via Getty Images hide caption

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National

A major plumbing headache haunts $13 billion U.S. carrier off the coast of Venezuela

The crew of USS Ford is struggling to handle sewage problems on board the Navy's newest carrier.

The USS Ford crew is struggling with sewage problems on board the Navy's new carrier

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Federal immigration officers outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday in Minneapolis.

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National

Trump is threatening to cut funding from sanctuary cities. Here's what to know

President Trump says he's cutting federal money to sanctuary cities. But courts have blocked similar moves, ruling that the federal government can't use funding to coerce state and local governments.

Trump's threat to sanctuary cities highlights struggle over federal and local powers

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Federal law enforcement agents confront protesters during a demonstration outside the Bishop Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday.

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Federal law enforcement agents confront protesters during a demonstration outside the Bishop Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday.

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National

U.S. military troops are on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

The move comes after President Trump again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to control ongoing protests over the immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.
Health workers involved with the upcoming clinical trials of the BRILLIANT HIV vaccine meet at the offices of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in the Philippi neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa.

Health workers involved with the upcoming clinical trials of the BRILLIANT HIV vaccine meet at the offices of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in the Philippi neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa. Tommy Trenchard for NPR hide caption

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Global Health

The near death — and last-minute reprieve — of a trial for an HIV vaccine

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.
Abigail Spanberger is sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor on Sat. 17, 2025, using a bible held by husband Adam Spanberger, and joined by their daughters Claire, Charlotte and Catherine.

Abigail Spanberger is sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor on Sat. 17, 2025, using a bible held by husband Adam Spanberger, and joined by their daughters Claire, Charlotte and Catherine. Shaban Athuman/VPM News hide caption

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Abigail Spanberger is sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor on Sat. 17, 2025, using a bible held by husband Adam Spanberger, and joined by their daughters Claire, Charlotte and Catherine.

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Here are the 10 executive orders Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed on Day 1

 VPM

The orders broadly target affordability and fact-finding amid federal cuts.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is shown in a close-up portrait.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., pictured at the White House earlier this month, promised he would set up the Administration for a Healthy America back in March 2025. It doesn't exist yet. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is shown in a close-up portrait.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., pictured at the White House earlier this month, promised he would set up the Administration for a Healthy America back in March 2025. It doesn't exist yet. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Health

Is RFK Jr.'s Administration for a Healthy America — AHA — in the works or not?

The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.

Is RFK Jr.’s Administration for a Healthy America — AHA — in the works or not?

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joined President Donald Trump at the podium in the White House on Sept. 30, to announce a voluntary effort to reduce some drug prices. The Trump administration went on to reach similar deals with 15 other drug companies, but all 16 companies still rolled out price hikes this month.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joined President Donald Trump at the podium in the White House on Sept. 30, to announce a voluntary effort to reduce some drug prices. The Trump administration went on to reach similar deals with 15 other drug companies, but all 16 companies still rolled out price hikes this month. Win McNamee/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joined President Donald Trump at the podium in the White House on Sept. 30, to announce a voluntary effort to reduce some drug prices. The Trump administration went on to reach similar deals with 15 other drug companies, but all 16 companies still rolled out price hikes this month.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joined President Donald Trump at the podium in the White House on Sept. 30, to announce a voluntary effort to reduce some drug prices. The Trump administration went on to reach similar deals with 15 other drug companies, but all 16 companies still rolled out price hikes this month. Win McNamee/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Health

Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies — but all of them are still raising prices this year

All 16 drug companies that inked deals with the Trump administration over the past few months still raised some of their prices for 2026.

Many brand-name drug prices are going up, despite Trump administration deals

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N. General Assembly, at Methodist Central Hall, the site of the inaugural U.N. General Assembly, in London on Saturday.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N. General Assembly, at Methodist Central Hall, the site of the inaugural U.N. General Assembly, in London on Saturday. Toby Shepheard/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N. General Assembly, at Methodist Central Hall, the site of the inaugural U.N. General Assembly, in London on Saturday.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N. General Assembly, at Methodist Central Hall, the site of the inaugural U.N. General Assembly, in London on Saturday. Toby Shepheard/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World, reordering

United Nations leaders bemoan global turmoil as the General Assembly turns 80

On Saturday, the UNGA celebrated its 80th birthday in London. Speakers including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed global uncertainty during the second term of President Trump.

United Nations leaders bemoan global turmoil as the General Assembly turns 80

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Venezuela's Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello delivers a speech during a women's rally in support of ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas on Jan. 6, 2026.

Venezuela's Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello delivers a speech during a women's rally in support of ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas on Jan. 6, 2026. FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Venezuela's Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello delivers a speech during a women's rally in support of ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas on Jan. 6, 2026.

Venezuela's Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello delivers a speech during a women's rally in support of ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas on Jan. 6, 2026. FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Venezuela and U.S. relations

Venezuela: Maduro's enforcer Cabello still is central to power

The ousting of Venezuela's president raised hopes of change — but the politician now controlling the streets shows how little has really shifted.

Venezuela - Maduros enforcer

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Residents topple a statue of a female Kurdish fighter after the takeover of the town by Syrian government forces from U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Tabqa, eastern Syria, on Sunday.

Residents topple a statue of a female Kurdish fighter after the takeover of the town by Syrian government forces from U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Tabqa, eastern Syria, on Sunday. Ghaith Alsayed/AP hide caption

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Residents topple a statue of a female Kurdish fighter after the takeover of the town by Syrian government forces from U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Tabqa, eastern Syria, on Sunday.

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Middle East

The Syrian government announces a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

Syria's new leaders, since toppling Bashar Assad in December 2024, have struggled to assert their full authority over the war-torn country.
Supporters of Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni dance in celebration during a party gathering for the announcement of final results for the 2026 Ugandan presidential election at Lugogo Grounds in Kampala on Jan. 17, 2026.

Supporters of Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni dance in celebration during a party gathering for the announcement of final results for the 2026 Ugandan presidential election at Lugogo Grounds in Kampala on Jan. 17, 2026. Luis TATO/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Supporters of Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni dance in celebration during a party gathering for the announcement of final results for the 2026 Ugandan presidential election at Lugogo Grounds in Kampala on Jan. 17, 2026.

Supporters of Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni dance in celebration during a party gathering for the announcement of final results for the 2026 Ugandan presidential election at Lugogo Grounds in Kampala on Jan. 17, 2026. Luis TATO/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Africa

Uganda's longtime leader declared the winner again in a disputed vote

Museveni claims victory in Uganda's contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.

Uganda's longtime leader declared winner in disputed vote

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Construction workers at a construction site on a street in Manhattan on January 09, 2026, in New York City.

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Construction workers at a construction site on a street in Manhattan on January 09, 2026, in New York City.

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New York City is making a top secret map of everything under the street

 WNYC

With no centralized, comprehensive map to navigate the underground labyrinth, unexpected subterranean findings have cost the city millions of dollars and years of delays.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams attend the premiere of "Heated Rivalry" at TIFF Lightbox on November 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams attend the premiere of "Heated Rivalry" at TIFF Lightbox on November 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Opinion: 'Heated Rivalry' lets us believe in anything

 WBUR

In early December, Sara Shukla went to dinner with coworkers and said something along the lines of, "There's this show I need to tell you about. It's about hockey … kind of. Soon after, Shukla writes, the show about two rival gay hockey players kind of took over her life.
Evan Semet (left) and Logan Sudeith are among a group of people who have quit their jobs to pursue prediction market trading full time.

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Business

They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.
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