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The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal and attacks on Rafah
by Michele Kelemen
It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed to continue operation in Rafah.
Reporter's Notebook: The Trial Of Harvey Weinstein
by Rose Friedman
The sex crimes trial of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinsten is going to the jury. And, after two weeks of testimony, NPR's Rose Friedman says covering it has been challenging and fascinating.
World War II Soviet Spy Dies At 103. Russia And Poland Remember Him Differently
by Lucian Kim
A Soviet spy has died at the age of 103. Russians claim he saved the Polish city of Krakow from destruction by Nazis. Polish historians tell a different story.
Zion Williamson Isn't Yet An NBA All-Star, But All Eyes Are On Him
Zion Williamson is one of the top prospects in professional basketball. Going into NBA All-Star weekend, Mary Louise Kelly talks to New Orleans sports journalist Jeff Nowak about Williamson's career.
The Men Who Are Boycotting Valentine's Day In Kenya
by Eyder Peralta
Valentine's Day would seem a strange date for men-only events, but in Kenya, relations between the sexes are so fraught the males are running to the safe spaces of men's empowerment conferences.
Coronavirus Is Shuttering Chinese Factories — And Affecting Global Manufacturing
by Emily Feng
Efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus have shut down factories across China, part of a vast supply chain the world's economies rely upon. The economic impact is global.
Prosecution Makes Closing Arguments In Harvey Weinstein Trial
by Rose Friedman
The prosecution made its final arguments in the sex crimes trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein. The case rests on whether the jury believes the six women who testified against Weinstein.
The Amazon Dating App Is Fake, But The Fears Are Real
Amazon Dating doesn't really exist — yet. But a mock-up of what Amazon Dating might look like fooled some this week, and got others talking.
In 'I Know You Know Who I Am,' Stories About Lies
There's a question at the heart of Peter Kispert's debut short story collection: What happens when you lie and get away with it? He talks about it with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Every Wildfire In New South Wales, Australia Is Now Under Control
by Nathan Rott
The fires that burned for months over much of eastern Australia have finally been brought under control, helped by days of intense rain. But recovery remains a long-term effort.
Over 20 State Attorneys General Reject $18 Billion Opioid Settlement Proposal
by Brian Mann
Efforts to reach a national opioid settlement hit another big snag as many states balked at an $18 billion offer from drug wholesalers.