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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
by Michel Martin
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Did Texas block border agents from rescuing 3 migrants who drowned in Rio Grande?
by Dan Katz
Federal officials accuse Texas of preventing the rescue of three migrants who drowned as they tried to cross the Rio Grande. Texas authorities deny the claim, saying their patrols found no one.
Regulators crack down on funny messages on state highway electronic signs
The Federal Highway Administration says no joking around, and are giving states two years to get rid of the messages. Here's an example of a clever sign spotted in Massachusetts: "Use Yah Blinkah."
For the first time in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have won a playoff game
In a 24-23 nail biter, Detroit defeated the Los Angeles Rams — Lion's quarterback Jared Goff's former team. The Lions will host the winner of Monday night's Eagles-Buccaneers game.
Dangerously cold temperatures could dampen turnout for Iowa's caucuses
Iowa Republicans on Monday hold the first nominating contest in the party's presidential race. The favorite in that race, Donald Trump, is also the clear favorite to win the caucuses.
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage
The American Red Cross says donations are at a 20-year low. It says in order to shore up the need at hospitals, an extra 8,000 blood donations would have to be collected each week.
How escalating fighting in the Red Sea could impact the conflict in Yemen
Did U.S. strikes on Houthi fighters, who've been attacking ships in the Red Sea, hurt or empower the group? NPR's Leila Fadel talks Ahmed Nagi, senior Yemen analyst for the International Crisis Group.
Israel, Gaza and the world marked 100 days of fighting since Oct. 7 attack
It was a somber moment remembering the 23,000 people killed in Gaza following the Hamas attack on Israel which killed 1,200 people last October.
Heads up: Valentine's Day is less than a month away
Now is a great time to start making dinner reservations and to order flowers. Valentine's Day is the busiest holiday of the year for florists.
What to expect from young Republicans at Iowa's caucuses
Iowa has gone first in the presidential nominating season for a long time — over half a century. But for Iowa's youngest voters, this historic political tradition is still very new.
Michele Norris shows how brevity conveys powerful truths about Americans' identities
The Race Card Project invited people to tell stories about race in six words. Many are in Michele Norris' book: Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity.
Breaking down some of the stakes for the Republicans with Iowa's caucuses
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Sarah Isgur, senior editor of the online magazine The Dispatch, about the conservative perspective on Monday's Iowa Caucuses.
Morning news brief
Iowa Republicans hold first nominating contest in party's presidential race. It's been 100 days since Israel-Hamas war began. Guatemala's president is sworn in despite opponents' efforts to stop it.