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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Leila Fadel

Published February 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM EST

Lawmakers no closer to a deal as partial government shutdown continues, officials to meet for more talks as Ukraine war nears 4th anniversary, what is it about Olympics that gives athletes "the yips"?

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