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U.S. speedskaters set to compete in Milan are drawing comparisons to past greats like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, and Apolo Ohno. Here are four to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Will Russia accept a modified proposal to end the war in Ukraine? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker.

President Trump is planning to travel to the Middle East this weekend as Israel and Hamas prepare for a hostage and prisoner exchange as outlined in the ceasefire deal.

Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer.

The Ivy League school is giving $1.5 million to a community college and to a nonprofit apprenticeship program.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

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NPR's Steve Inskeep explores the Trump administration's portrayal of 250 years of U.S history captured on the Washington Monument.

Rideshare drivers in California can now unionize and collectively bargain for better pay and working conditions. It's the second state after Massachusetts to allow drivers to organize.

NASA is targeting March for the launch of four astronauts on a ten-day mission to circle the moon and return safely to Earth, traveling farther than any humans have ventured in deep space.

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it's become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Melinda French Gates talks about learning to trust again after her divorce.