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Promised U.S. visas, tens of thousands of Afghans are in limbo with Trump order

4:50pm January 28, 2025

by Quil Lawrence

White House executive orders have effectively frozen all evacuations of American allies in Afghanistan. Veterans from across the political spectrum are pushing to change this.

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DeepSeek Shakes Up Stocks as Traders Question US Tech Valuations

DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?

2:12pm January 28, 2025

Buzz around DeepSeek built into a wave of concern that hammered tech stocks on Monday.

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President Biden's Son Hunter Agrees To Plead Guilty To Federal Tax And Gun Crimes

DOJ fires officials who investigated Trump. And, what to know about DeepSeek

7:46am January 28, 2025

At least a dozen Justice Department employees involved in prosecuting President Trump have received dismissal notices. And, why China's DeepSeek AI is such a big deal.

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News for Trump: Denmark's last envoy to Greenland says U.K. may have first dibs

5:00am January 28, 2025

Denmark's last minister for Greenland says Britain once claimed right of first refusal over the territory — because of its proximity to Canada, which Britain once ruled.

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Ukraine uses souped-up Soviet-era weapons to defend a vital river from Russia

5:00am January 28, 2025

As Ukraine's line of defense grows thin, this unit is using a modernized Soviet-era vehicle to stop Russian forces from crossing the river and taking Kherson.

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Danish leader on European tour as nation moves to boost presence around Greenland

4:40am January 28, 2025

Denmark's prime minister went on a tour of European capitals Tuesday as Europe faces what she called "a more uncertain reality" and her country moves to strengthen its military around Greenland.

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Morning news brief

4:24am January 28, 2025

by A Martínez

Legal status of 1.4 million migrants at risk after 'humanitarian parole' ends, DOJ leaders move to fire at least 12 who investigated Trump, stocks fall after Chinese company releases competitive AI.

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How are current relations between the U.S. and its Latin American neighbors?

4:21am January 28, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR speaks with Maria Fernanda Bozmoski of the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center about the current state of relations between the U.S. and its Latin American neighbors.

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Chinese economist discusses potential new tariffs under the Trump administration

4:20am January 28, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Qian Liu, founder and CEO of Wusawa Advisory and former managing director of The Economist Group in China, about slowing economic growth in China and potential new U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration.

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New Syrian leadership destroying Captagon, an addictive drug made by the Assad regime

4:19am January 28, 2025

by Emily Feng

Rebel fighters who are now part of Syria's new de facto government have been destroying large shipments of Captagon, an addictive drug that was mass produced by the ousted Assad regime.

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