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It's not all fur and games. Here's how the Puppy Bowl works
February 8, 2025 • The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.
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What to know about presidents and security clearances
February 8, 2025 • Both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of prestigious Canadian honor
February 8, 2025 • The Canadian government did not share its reasons for the decision, but it follows an investigation that shed doubt on the Oscar-winning singer's claims of Indigenous roots.
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Musk Team’s Treasury Access Prompts Security Fears, Despite Ordered Halt
A judge’s order raised questions about whether the activities of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting effort were creating a major cyber and national security vulnerability.
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The scenes at the latest hostage release in Gaza angered Israelis and created more uncertainty surrounding the next steps in a phased cease-fire deal.
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Title: U.S. News and National Top Stories : NPR

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What to know about presidents and security clearances
February 8, 2025 • Both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.
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Black Altadenans seek hope and resilience in the wake of the LA wildfires
February 8, 2025 • Residents face the daunting prospect of rebuilding their homes in this once-thriving historically Black community.
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The American tailgate: Why strangers recreate their living rooms in a parking lot
February 8, 2025 • There's nothing quite like a tailgate, where fans serve food to strangers who share the same passion. We went to a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate to learn what drives this uniquely American tradition.


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