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Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers held captive for more than 15 months. As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel is releasing some 200 Palestinians.
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Week in politics: Hegseth confirmation, January 6 pardons, Trump's executive orders
The new Trump administration hits the ground running with a bunch of executive actions, pardons for more than 1,500 January 6th rioters, and the firing of at least 12 inspector generals.
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Opinion: A miracle amid the fire
NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temper and Center, which burned from the Eaton fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.
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Israel approves a ceasefire deal with Hamas, set to go into effect Sunday
The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the 15 months of war in Gaza. It's slated to go into effect Sunday morning.
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Week in politics: Biden's busy last week in office, Trump's inauguration moved inside
President Joe Biden wraps up his term with a flurry of activity before Inauguration Day, and cold weather moves President-elect Donald Trump inside the Capitol for his oath of office and address.
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5 years since its first COVID-19 case, how prepared is the U.S. for the next pandemic?
Five years after the start of the COVID crisis - is the U.S. more prepared to handle another pandemic?
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Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs, college football, remembering Bob Uecker
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the NFL playoffs, the college football national championship, and remembers Milwaukee Baseball legend Bob Uecker.
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What the ceasefire deal could mean for Netanyahu and Israeli politics
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yossi Mekelberg of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Program, about the Israeli political response to a negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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José "Cha Cha" Jimenez, Rainbow Coalition founder and civil rights activist, dies at 76
José "Cha Cha" Jimenez, a Puerto Rican activist in Chicago, died last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with DePaul University professor Jacqueline Lazú about his life and legacy.
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LA fires rage on as those returning home try to ward off looters
Firefighters continue to struggle against the wildfires around Los Angeles. The death count has risen and looting has become a problem amid the destruction.
