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An explosion and subsequent fire demolish a medical plastics factory in Kinston, N.C. The Associated Press reports that at least two people died and about 40 were injured. Three others were feared missing in the burning ruins. Rusty Jacobs of member station WUNC reports.

The hotel has hosted almost every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce in 1853. Last December through Jan. 8, it was home to former President Donald Trump’s legal team.

Every day, Noodle is lifted from his bed, and whether he stands up or flops down will determine what the day is going to look like.

In the second part of our series, "From Rubies to Blossoms: A Portrait of American Girlhood," we profile two organizations that have been recognized nationally and locally for their efforts. Blossoms works with young girls at risk of violence and gang activity and Council for Unity is designed to reduce violence in schools by emphasizing conflict resolution, and gang prevention.

NPR's Mike Shuster in Ramallah reports on a day of Israeli helicopter attacks on Palestinian targets in the West Bank and Gaza, in retaliation for the murder of Israeli soldiers by angry Palestinians. The soldiers apparently made a wrong turn into Israeli territory, and were attacked.

What do we know about the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins?

Michael Jordan's earliest known game-worn and autographed shoes sold for nearly $1.5 million at an auction in Las Vegas. They are the most valuable sneakers ever offered at an auction.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder have both endorsed beefing up weapons inspections in Iraq and a full Iraq no-fly zone. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

In Baghdad, top U.N. weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei say they see "the beginning of a change of heart on the part of Iraq." But they also express caution, and warn Iraq to take more steps to facilitate the inspection process. NPR's Anne Garrels reports from Baghdad.

Despite being a prosperous nation, the United States fails to care for its youngest and neediest, a child-welfare expert says. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund.

Eileen Buckley of member station WBFO reports Buffalo is having a tough time hanging onto its pro-hockey team. Sabres fans complain ticket prices are too high and the team's lackluster season is bringing boos from the stands. The club is also plagued with financial problems.

NPR's Kate Seelye reports Iraq's artists have survived -- even flourished -- during the U.N. embargo in place since the Gulf War. Some Iraqi artists say the current threat of war is making them even more determined to create. Others say they want nothing more than peace.