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Technologist Paul Garcia is using AI to create photos of people's most precious memories. How her mother was dressed, the haircut that she remembered. We generated tens of images and then she saw two images that was like, that was it. Ideas about the future of memory. That's on the TED Radio Hour podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. President Trump says he would like Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab nations to increase the number of Palestinian refugees they take in from Gaza. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One this weekend, Trump called Gaza a mess and said he wants Arab nations to help build housing in different locations. It's literally a demolition

site right now. Almost everything's demolished and people are dying there so I'd rather get involved with some of the Arab nations and build housing at a different location where they can maybe live in peace for a change. Trump also said he has instructed the US military to release a hold imposed by former they can maybe live in peace for a change. Mike Curie, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington The Washington Post, The Washington Post, Hamas is entering its second week. And Pierszom-Sakalowski reports the two sides are accusing each other of delaying next steps following this weekend's exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers in a ceremony in Gaza City.

They were surrounded by rows of armed fighters in a display of force showing that Hamas still rules Gaza after 15 months of war. A few hours later, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners. They include many serving life sentences for assisting in deadly shootings and suicide bombings, including one that killed five Americans at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The next step in the ceasefire agreement calls for Israel to let displaced Palestinians return to northern Gaza. The Israeli government says it will only do that after Hamas releases a civilian woman it still holds hostage. Hamas accuses Israel of stalling.

Jerome Sokolowski, NPR News, Tel Aviv. Multiple evangelical Christian organizations are urging the Trump administration to reconsider some of its immigration-related initiatives. MPR's Jason DeRose reports that the faith groups say the policies disrespect religious freedom. The group Evangelical Immigration Table describes itself as a coalition of Christian organizations that advocates for immigration reform consistent with biblical values. In a letter sent to the Trump administration, it says two policies in particular are troubling. First is the end of long-standing guidance that prevents immigration officers from entering

sensitive locations, such as churches. The other is the suspension of the refugee admissions program, which limits the U.S.'s ability to offer, according to the letter, protection for people seeking to enter the country in order to practice their faith freely. The letter was signed by among others the National Association of Evangelicals and the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Jason DeRose, NPR News. Nat. And you're listening to NPR News. Media reports out of South Korea say prosecutors have indicted President Yoon Sung-yol on insurrection

charges linked to his failed attempt to declare martial law last month. Investigators last week recommended he be charged. South Korea's Constitutional Court is separately deliberating whether to formally remove Yoon from office after his impeachment by Parliament. By the end of today, the opposing teams for Super Bowl 59 in two weeks will be set. Greg Eklund has more from Kansas City, where one of the two conference championship games will be played. Greg Eklund The Kansas City Chiefs, the two-time Super Bowl

champions, square off against the Buffalo Bills, who are trying to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelsey says his team will need to be in top form to win. Everybody understands the the stakes and you know everything everything that we got a hand going against these these bills so it's just it's just making sure you're showing that you're going to work more now than ever. In the NFC Championship, the Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to return to the Super Bowl for the second time in the last three years when they host the Washington Commanders. For NPR News, I'm Greg Eklund in Kansas City. The men's final at the Australian Open is being played right now.

Defending champion Yannick Sinner has taken the lead. He's taken the first two sets over Alex Evander-Sverov, the second in a tiebreak. The final is the first at Melbourne Park between players ranked number one and two since 2019. I'm Jaiil Snyder. This is NPR News from Washington. It's a new year, and according to Pew, 79% of resolutions are about one thing, health.

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