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1. U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill after Pentagon abruptly withdraws support

   The House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill that was spurred by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support.

2. China and the US alter foreign aid strategies

   China's foreign aid strategy has shifted in the last few decades and now its model may be the one the US is adopting as China moves away from it.

3. Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub

   The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration."

4. Hegseth threatens to cancel Anthropic's $200 million contract over "woke AI" concerns

   The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.

5. Listen to NPR live coverage of the State of the Union

   President Trump will address the nation Tuesday night to outline his vision and priorities for his administration's second year. Listen to NPR's live special coverage of the speech and the Democratic response.

6. The Louvre Museum's director has resigned in the wake of October's brazen jewel heist

   French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars' resignation as "an act of responsibility" at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.

7. Gene therapy is transforming lives, but for many Americans it's hard to reach

   Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care.

8. DOJ hides Trump-related Epstein files. And, what to know for the State of the Union

   An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president's State of the Union address tonight.

9. Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union

   Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address.

10. Is the YIMBY movement doomed?

    For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them?