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It began in Rome and will travel through all 110 Italian provinces.

more than 7,400 miles before reaching Milan in time for the opening ceremony on February 6th.

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm.

The House and Senate Armed Services Committees are looking into deadly military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.

NPR's Luke Garrett reports this comes after reports that the Pentagon targeted survivors.

President Trump's second term has had a frenetic pace, and not just when it comes to policy.

As NPR's Tamara Keith reports, Trump's remodeling spree continues.

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Pope Leo is now in Lebanon where he challenged its political class to set aside differences and strive for a common good of reconciliation and peace.

NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports from Beirut.

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Ukrainian negotiators met in Florida today with US officials on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian and European leaders say an initial plan proposed by the U.S.

was too favorable to Russia.

After the meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was productive, but work remains in the search for an agreement.

U.S.

envoy Steve Witkoff also took part in the talks.

He's scheduled to go to Moscow this week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A comet called 3I Atlas is on its way out of our solar system after passing through and causing a lot of interest.