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These monks' simple walk for peace captivated millions. It ends this week

NPR | By Sarah Ventre

Published February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM EST

A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. Their journey concludes on Wednesday.

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Norwegian Johannes Klaebo has a shot at winning all 6 events in cross-country skiing

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A Norwegian cross-country skier is on track to become the winningest winter Olympian ever. Johannes Klaebo is a talent the likes of which the world has never seen.
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U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025

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U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.