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How an unexpected reply changed the way one woman responds to fumbles

8:00am January 27, 2025

When Claire Burnside Och was a server at a high-end restaurant, she made a mistake opening a bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.

Auschwitz holds observances on the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation

5:28am January 27, 2025

Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.

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Thousands of Palestinians begin returning home to a devastated Gaza

5:12am January 27, 2025

The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.

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A Republican court candidate in North Carolina wants to toss out thousands of votes

5:00am January 27, 2025

More than 80 days after Election Day, a race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains unresolved. That's because the Republican candidate is contesting some 65,000 ballots.

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President Trump moves ahead with plans to deport record numbers of migrants

4:22am January 27, 2025

by Leila Fadel

President Trump is moving ahead on his promise to deport record numbers of migrants. NPR speaks with John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE in the Obama administration, to discuss Trump's plans.

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74-year-old runner aims to become oldest to finish grueling Minnesota ultramarathon

4:20am January 27, 2025

A 74-year-old Minnesota man aims to become the oldest runner to ever complete the Arrowhead 135, an infamously grueling and chilly race ultramarathon across northern Minnesota.

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Afghans who helped U.S. left in limbo after Trump suspends refugee program

4:20am January 27, 2025

by Diaa Hadid

After Trump halted the refugee program, thousands who were waiting to reach safety after years of vetting found themselves in limbo. They include Afghans who worked with the U.S. in Afghanistan.

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President Trump fired more that a dozen inspectors general. Here's why that matters

4:19am January 27, 2025

by Leila Fadel

President Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general at federal agencies. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Glenn Fine, who was an inspsector general for more than a decade, about why it matters.

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The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl

4:19am January 27, 2025

by A Martínez

Just two years after the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling Super Bowl, the two football powerhouses will face off once again on the championship stage.

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Trump wants federal workers back the office, meaning longer days and added expenses

4:18am January 27, 2025

by Scott Maucione

Many federal workers live in Baltimore and usually work from home. Now they're being told they have to commute to Washington, D.C., every day, meaning longer days and added expenses.

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