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Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and "futile logic of war" this Christmas

In his Christmas Mass address Sunday, he said the word of God is being drowned out by the violence in Gaza. Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire multiple times since the war started on Oct. 7.

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Most homes for sale in 2023 were not affordable for a typical U.S. household

The share of affordable homes plunged 40% from before the pandemic, according to a new analysis. The biggest drops were in smaller cities, where wages could not keep pace with spiking mortgage rates.

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Alabama mom is 1-in-a-million, delivering two babies, from two uteruses, in two days

Kelsey Hatcher, 32, was born with a double uterus, which made it possible for her to deliver two babies, from two uteri on two separate days.

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Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork

It didn't take long for two men to snatch up a stop sign displaying artwork by Banksy, which was installed at a London intersection. Police say they've arrested two suspects.

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Trump asks appeals court to toss election interference case, arguing that he's immune

The legal filing late Saturday comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast track a dispute on whether the former President is immune from prosecution.

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A weekend of combat in Gaza kills 14 Israeli soldiers, in sign of Hamas' entrenchment

Fourteen Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip over the weekend, the Israeli military said Sunday, a sign that Hamas is still putting up a fight despite weeks of brutal war.

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It's weird to be a grown-up orphan. It forced my siblings and I to reckon with faith

After my parents died, it felt like I had been robbed. I sat down with my brother and sister to talk about how losing our mom and dad made us think about religion and our own spirituality.

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The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

In some of the farm communities hardest hit during the Oct. 7 attack, volunteers from Israel and around the world are arriving to fill the gap left by workers who are no longer there.

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In their own words, new U.S. citizens look to voting in 2024

For some newly naturalized U.S. citizens in Arizona, they see voting in next year's elections as an important responsibility.

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Laura Lynch, founding member of The Chicks, dies at 65 in Texas car crash

The musician, who played bass and sang with the influential all-women country music band from 1989-93, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

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You've heard of Santa, maybe even Krampus, but what about the child-eating Yule Cat?

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

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Peso Pluma bests Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny for most streamed YouTube artist of 2023

The Mexican singer-songwriter racked up more than 8.5 billion views globally on the platform this year.

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A pro-peace Russian presidential hopeful is blocked by election commission

Yekaterina Duntsova is a former journalist-turned-politician who opposes the Ukraine war and hopes to challenge Putin, but her efforts to run stalled after election officials rejected her nomination.

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FDA says watch out for fake Ozempic, a diabetes drug used by many for weight loss

Thousands of fake units of the drug have been seized by the FDA, which is working alongside the manufacturer to test the counterfeit products for safety concerns.

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How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!

Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.

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Who cooks the most in your home? NPR readers weigh in

While a recent survey says women around the world cook at home about twice as often as men do, a good number of our readers said: "Not in my house!" We've got a feast of stories and opinions.

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2023 was a year of big anniversaries

In 2023, we marked 20 years since the Iraq War, 50 years since the birth of hip-hop, and 60 years since the JFK assassination. Here's a roundup of historical events we wrote about over the past year.

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In the West Bank, Palestinian olive farmers fear for the worst in this year's harvest

Usually at this time of year, Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank are hard at work in their groves. But because of the war in Gaza, many have not been able to access their land.

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A next big ballot fight over abortion could come to Arizona

Abortion access advocates are collecting signatures needed to put a measure on Arizona's 2024 ballot. Democrats hope the initiative could drive turnout in the swing state.

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A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls 'The End of Eden'

South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.

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The war in Gaza is a big story on campus. These student reporters aren't shying away

Tensions have been high on college campuses ever since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the resulting war in Gaza. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered.

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Cuban government defends plans to either cut rations or increase prices

The Cuban government said Friday it will have to either increase prices for fuel and electricity, or reduce rations for basic supplies.

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Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start

The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.

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The top prize in Spain's 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery goes to the number 88008

Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating. They have each won 400,000 euros ($440,000), in the top prize of Spain's huge Christmas lottery.

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In which we toot the horn of TubaChristmas, celebrating its 50th brassy birthday

Every year, musicians across the country gather for what has become known as TubaChristmas — concerts range from just a few tubas to hundreds of them. (The record is 835.)

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An unprecedented year in immigration, and in anti-immigration rhetoric

2023 saw a record number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The issue is front and center in the Republican presidential campaigns.

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A 27-year-old woman who called 911 for help was fatally shot by an LA deputy

A Los Angeles deputy shot Niani Finlayson who police said had been threatening her boyfriend for allegedly harming her daughter. A lawyer for her family says Finlayson was a domestic violence victim.

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The Supreme Court will not fast-track the request to review Trump's immunity

The court denied special counsel Jack Smith's petition without offering a reason for its decision.

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UN Security Council calls for expanded humanitarian aid in Gaza, as U.S. abstains

The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Friday seeking "urgent steps" to expand aid in Gaza, but could not secure the unanimous support needed to call for an immediate cease-fire.

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Biden administration unveils hydrogen tax credit plan to jump-start industry

The plan outlines a tiered system, with cleaner energy projects receiving more, and smaller credits going to those that use fossil fuel to produce hydrogen.

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