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Remembering Atlanta rapper and producer DJ Unk, dead at 43

6:22pm January 27, 2025

by Sidney Madden

A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and DJ helped launch snap music into the mainstream.

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President Biden's Son Hunter Agrees To Plead Guilty To Federal Tax And Gun Crimes

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Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump

6:17pm January 27, 2025

In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did not believe they "could be trusted to faithfully implement the President's agenda."

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Center For Severe Weather Research Scientists Search For Tornadoes To Study

National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders

6:09pm January 27, 2025

The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.

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What to know about Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

5:51pm January 27, 2025

by Courtney Dorning

Chief of Staff Susie Wiles could make or break Trump's second term. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chris Whipple, author of The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency.

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Sequon Barkley's role in getting the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl

5:46pm January 27, 2025

by Becky Sullivan

The Philadelphia Eagles are returning to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. A key reason is because of star running back Saquon Barkley who has dazzled in his debut season.

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How districts are responding after Trump cleared the way for immigration arrests at schools

5:13pm January 27, 2025

President Trump put an end to a policy that restricted federal agents from making immigration arrests at certain locations, including schools. It's already affecting school staff, kids and parents.

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Hegseth has signaled he may halt efforts to fight extremism in the military

5:01pm January 27, 2025

For years, Republicans in Congress have been trying to cut Pentagon initiatives to fight extremism in the military. Now, the Trump administration may be poised to end those anti-extremism efforts.

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Florida Republicans snub DeSantis over immigration enforcement

5:01pm January 27, 2025

by Greg Allen

President Trump's call for mass deportations has led to a battle among Republicans in Florida. GOP lawmakers are rejecting Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session.

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Immigration raids have begun. For immigrant and mixed-status families, everyday life has changed.

4:29pm January 27, 2025

by Jasmine Garsd

The Trump administration has said the raids will focus on criminals who are a public threat. But immigrant communities across the board are bracing, and changing their routines.

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200 U.K. companies have opted for a four-day workweek, latest data shows

4:20pm January 27, 2025

The industries most represented among the group include marketing and PR, charities and nonprofits, and technology.