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Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy - 2026-01-27T05:00:00-05:00
More Republicans are calling for an investigation after a second U.S. citizen was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.

Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis - 2026-01-27T05:00:00-05:00
In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.

Minneapolis killings put a focus on use of body cameras - 2026-01-27T05:00:00-05:00
Federal immigration enforcement authorities are facing scrutiny and criticism over their tactics, including the lack of body-worn cameras, following the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices - 2026-01-27T05:00:00-05:00
President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.

In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It's part of the curriculum - 2026-01-27T05:00:00-05:00
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.

Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children - 2026-01-27T05:00:00-05:00
A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.

Airlines have been making their safety videos more entertaining, but do they work? - 2026-01-27T04:44:28-05:00
Over the last decade, more airlines have made goofy safety videos to keep passengers' attention. But do they really work?

At least 6,126 people killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say - 2026-01-27T01:49:24-05:00
Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help - 2026-01-27T01:32:19-05:00
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages - 2026-01-27T01:30:49-05:00
The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison.