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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
Sen. Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire's Democratic Primary
Sanders won narrowly over former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And close behind them was Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who had a late surge to get into the mix.
Report Criticizes SEAL Recruits With 'Unhealthy Sense Of Entitlement'
by Steve Walsh
President Trump often points to retired Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher as the epitome of a SEAL. But to some in that tight-knit community, Gallagher is the exact opposite.
Buttigieg Campaign Aims To Build Diverse Coalition Of Supporters
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown of Maryland about the strategy for the Pete Buttigieg campaign to gain traction with black voters heading into the South Carolina primary.
It's A Dangerous Time For Christians In Northeastern Syria
by Jane Arraf
Christians have been worrying since Turkish troops entered the area in November to attack Kurdish forces, after U.S. forces moved troops out of the way. Some Christians vow to stay no matter what.
Target Apologizes To Golden Ghophers Fans For Onesie Confusion
A photo shows a maroon onesie sporting a block "M" insignia with the words "Minnesota Badgers." That's the nickname for neighboring Big Ten rival Wisconsin.
Ousted Leader Of Sudan To Face War Crimes Charges In The Hague
by Eyder Peralta
Sudan has agreed to hand over former President Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court at The Hague to face genocide and war crimes charges stemming from the war in Darfur.
Critics Blast Proposed Changes To The National Environmental Policy Act
by Grace Hood
The Trump administration wants to defang the National Environmental Policy Act. At a public hearing in Denver, the law's defenders faced off with federal officials and business interests.
World War II Veteran Receives 70,000 Valentines From Around The World
At age 104, Purple Heart recipient William White loves to scrapbook. His friends invited people on social media to send him valentines. The mountain of well-wishes will keep him busy for a while.
Venezuela's Opposition Leader Hopes To Leverage High-Profile Trip
by Philip Reeves
Juan Guaidó has returned home following a trip to the U.S. to meet President Trump and attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. He defied a travel ban imposed by the regime of Nicolás Maduro.
Photographer Of Mice Fighting In London Subway Wins Photo Content
A major wildlife photography award went to a rather unusual picture: two mice fighting on a London underground platform. Photographer Sam Rowley won this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award.
Because Of Coronavirus North Korea Cuts Off China, Its Economic Lifeline
NPR's David Greene talks to Jenny Town, of the Stimson Center and managing editor of the website 38 North, about North Korea sealing its border with China to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
News Brief: N.H. Primary, Roger Stone Case, Juan Guaidó
Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire's Democratic presidential primary. The Justice Department steps in to seek a shorter sentence for Roger Stone. And, Venezuela's opposition leader returns to Caracas.