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National

'Beyond betrayal.' Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

5:00am February 04, 2025

by Greg Allen

Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.

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World News

Northern Iraq Burdened With Military, Humanitarian Crises

Steve Inskeep talks to Tom Bowman about the U.S. thinking on the humanitarian crisis. David Greene gets an assessment of the U.S. military's re-engagement in Iraq from retired Gen. Michael Barbero.

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Arts

Hollywood, Broadway Icon Lauren Bacall Dies At 89

by Mandalit del Barco

Award-winning actress Lauren Bacall was Humphrey Bogart's partner on and off the screen. She was nominated for an Academy Award, won two Tony Awards and received an honorary Oscar in 2009.

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World News

Liberia Becomes Epicenter Of West Africa Ebola Crisis

by Jason Beaubien

Liberia is now the nation reporting the highest number of new cases in the region. It was also a traveler from Liberia who last month carried the Ebola virus to Nigeria and sparked the outbreak there.

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Grocery App Tells You Company's Political Persuasion

Scan the barcode of different products and the app will tell you whether the company is seen as leaning Republican, Democratic or Other. The app is called BuyPartisan.

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Sports

Questions Linger Over Fatal Race Involving NASCAR's Stewart

The racing world is still in shock after a car driven by NASCAR's Tony Stewart struck and killed a 20-year-old driver during a dirt track race Saturday. David Greene talks to Nate Ryan of USA Today.

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British Airways Hopes In-Flight Animals Will Cut Stress

The airline saw research suggesting staring at adorable animals lowers your heart rate. Which explains their new entertainment channel: Paws and Relax, featuring shows like America's Cutest Dog.

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Pot Tax Fails To Be A Windfall For Colorado

Colorado's governor expected to take in $100 million. In the fiscal year that just ended, the marijuana tax brought in $12 million. Many smokers buy medical marijuana which is taxed at a lower rate.

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Chicken Trying To Cross The Road Impedes Traffic

"This is actually not a prank," said the man who called in the incident near Portland, Oregon.

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To Unburden Bridge, Paris Discourages Love Locks

People have been putting padlocks on a bridge over the river Seine as a symbol of their love. So many attached love locks that the weight is damaging bridge railings.

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World News

Israel, Hamas Agree To Cease-Fire Extension

by Jackie Northam

Another temporary cease-fire is in effect between Israel and Hamas. Egypt's foreign minister is leading indirect talks and says the sides have agreed to a five-day extension.

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Kickstarter Helps Kenny Loggins Fan Realize His Dream

Erick Sanchez wanted Kenny Loggins and his band to play a 75-minute set in his living room. Within 10 days, the Kickstarter campaign had reached its goal of $30,000.

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World News

Medical Aid Group: Liberia's Ebola Cases Spiral Upward

by Jason Beaubien

Doctors Without Borders is preparing to re-open an Ebola isolation unit in Liberia. The country will again have two Ebola treatment centers, but Doctors Without Borders says it is still not enough.

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