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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published January 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM EST

New Orleans' Bourbon Street reopens as the attack investigation goes on. Congress readies for a House speaker vote. Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during an Israeli security operation.

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