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The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin
by Brian Mann
IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement.
Donald Trump's message is resonating in Iowa. How might Democrats rebuild?
by A Martínez
Iowa, a state that voted for President Barack Obama twice, has become a Republican stronghold. How did Democrats lose the state?
Trump challengers for the GOP presidential nomination trailed far behind in Iowa
It was a landslide win for Donald Trump in Iowa's caucuses. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was a distant second — with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley at his heels.
Service helps on MLK Day, but some say it's not enough
by Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
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.