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The H5N1 bird flu virus has infected more than 65 people in the U.S. during this current outbreak.

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  • Health

First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC

Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Will Stone
People walk past a guard tower outside the fencing of Camp 5 at the the U.S. military's prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, on Jan. 26, 2017.

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  • National Security

U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantánamo to Oman

The Biden administration's move leaves just 15 detainees at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Oman will help resettle the men and provide security monitoring.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Sacha Pfeiffer
A view of the Pentagon on Dec. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

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  • National

Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status

The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Quil Lawrence
A woman in Kfar Saba, Israel, passes a wall on Monday covered with photos of hostages kidnapped to the Gaza Strip during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack.

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  • World

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza

The deal would secure release of a third of the approximately 100 hostages who remain in Gaza, including two dual U.S.-Israeli nationals. In return, Israel would release some Palestinian prisoners.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Daniel Estrin and
  • Abu Bakr Bashir
The body's circadian rhythms are sensitive to many different types of changes — but especially to sunlight.

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  • Health

Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health

In order to better understand her circadian rhythm, science journalist Lynne Peeples conducted an experiment in which lived for 10 days in a bunker, with no exposure to sunlight or clocks.

January 06, 2025
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  • Tonya Mosley
President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act during an event in the East Room of the White House on Monday in Washington, DC.

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  • National

Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why

Public service workers, including some teachers, firefighters and police officers, may soon see their Social Security payments increase by hundreds of dollars monthly.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Juliana Kim
Adrien Brody (R) poses alongside his parents Sylvia Plachy (C) and Elliot Brody (L) in the press room during the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards.

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  • Arts & Life

Adrien Brody dedicates Golden Globes win for 'The Brutalist' to his immigrant family

The post-war epic was nominated in several categories. Like Brody's real-life mother, Brody's character is an immigrant from Hungary who fled conflict.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
Vice President Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., presided together over a joint session of Congress to certify the 2024 presidential election.

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  • Politics

Under the shadow of the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election

Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh and
  • Barbara Sprunt
A supporter of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds a placard reading "Stop the Steal" as he takes part in a rally near Yoon's residence in Seoul on Sunday.

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  • World

Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.

The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Anthony Kuhn

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  • Opinion

We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes

What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well.

January 06, 2025
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  • NPR Staff
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, a pediatrician by training, has been leading the Public Health Service during the Biden administration. She's pictured in a conference room at HHS headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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  • Health

Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her

Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he is stepping down, addressing Canadians from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Canada, on Monday. Trudeau said he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal Party chooses a new leader.

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  • World

Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister

Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Many Americans keep their holidays decorations up into the new year.

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  • Arts & Life

Wondering when to take down holiday decorations? Here's some advice

Tradition and fire safety are things to consider as you ponder — or put off — taking down your holiday decorations.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Obed Manuel
After a record-setting 2024, many analysts believe bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could see another big surge this year.

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  • Business

Is this bitcoin's golden moment? These are 3 key things to watch for cryptos in 2025

Could 2025 be another game-changing year for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Here are the three things to watch in the new year.

January 06, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
A splitscreen image of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

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  • Politics

Ossoff, Warnock pick up new Senate committee assignments

Georgia’s two U.S. senators have landed plum committee assignments as the 119th Congress prepares to convene on Friday.

January 06, 2025
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  • Dave Williams
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