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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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Politics
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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Health
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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Sports
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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National
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.
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National
A family that fled the wildfires engulfing their Altadena home shares their experience
The Wilson family evacuated from their home in Altadena, California before it burned down. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Virginia Wilson and her 16-year old daughter, Charlotte.
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Politics
Trump's national security team will start their Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy
President-elect Trump's picks for his national security team will soon start confirmation hearings, after his remarks about buying Greenland, taking over the Panama Canal and making Canada a state.
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Music
Why don't Americans know Robbie Williams, the UK pop sensation?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with culture writer Daisy Jones over UK pop sensation Robbie Williams, on why he didn't breakout in the U.S.