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Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend

Frigid air was expected to move over the eastern third of the U.S. by Monday, while heavy snow was forecast to cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions.

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FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

The report said the main responsibility lay with the workers' direct employers and the Qatari government, but noted that "a credible argument can be made" that FIFA played a role as well.

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Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director

The president-elect plans to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray with Patel, a close ally of the president-elect and former national security aide, has berated the Justice Department and the news media.

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How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo

Over a few days, rebel fighters in northern Syria have launched incursions into several major cities with little resistance from government troops.

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World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli airstrike, Gaza health ministry says

An Israeli airstrike hit a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing five people, including at least three employees with the food aid charity. World Central Kitchen said that it was "urgently seeking more details."

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How to solve the Gen Z social isolation problem? She tried surfing and it worked

Young people today spend nearly 1,000 fewer hours per year hanging out with friends in person than they did 20 years ago. Some solutions for the loneliness epidemic are coming from unlikely places.

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Opinion: The life and work of Seuk Kim, pilot and animal rescuer

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting several dogs.

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SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled for potential salmonella contamination

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination.

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Reporter Journal: A sunrise trek through wild solitude in New York City

New York City is home to more than eight million people but NPR's Brian Mann mapped out an urban hike through solitude and parkland wildness.

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Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Ireland's parliamentary election released late Friday suggests the three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares and the country is headed for another coalition government.

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In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Aleppo, Syria's largest city

Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing.

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat

Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

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Chinese crypto businessman eats his controversial $6.2 million banana art piece

Justin Sun uploaded a video of himself eating the $6.2 million absurdist piece conceptualized by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

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Millions are heading home from the holiday to face snow and an Artic blast

Some parts of the country will receive heavy lake-effect snow and others will see rain or dry weather with subfreezing temperatures.

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A restored Notre Dame cathedral is unveiled days before its official reopening

Notre Dame Cathedral has been closed to the public since a fire damaged the landmark in April 2019.

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British lawmakers push forward a divisive bill to legalize assisted dying

In a historic vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would grant the option of assisted dying to those in England and Wales with a terminal diagnosis and a life expectancy of six months or less.

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All I want for Christmas is ... help getting this song out of my head

The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track specifically designed to banish "Jingle Bells," "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and other much-too-catchy seasonal tunes.

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To help someone going through a crisis, use these 7 words

Author and TV host Kelly Corrigan has a radical way to support a loved one through a crisis, big or small. Here's her technique to make someone feel like it's safe to open up.

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Books We Love is back. Here are some highlights. And, what to expect on Black Friday

NPR staffers bring you more than 300 new book recommendations in the latest edition of Books We Love. Plus, what to expect from a record-breaking holiday spending season.

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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?

It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season. Are real Christmas trees or their fake counterparts more eco-friendly?

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How do you re-create the voice of a 15th century king? Dig up his skeleton

When Richard III's skeleton was found under a parking lot in England in 2012, it was an exciting enough discovery for the general public, but a game-changer for Yvonne Morley-Chisholm.

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Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power

The parliamentary election will decide the next government, and will show whether Ireland bucks the global trend of incumbents being ousted by disgruntled voters.

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2 pediatricians answer your questions about traveling with kids over the holidays

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with pediatricians Candice Jones and Jaime Friedman, who offer tips on how to travel with little ones. (Story aired on Morning Edition on Nov. 24, 2024.)

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Radio host remembers the person who cultivated her voice: her grandmother

In this week's StoryCorps, Philadelphia radio host Cherri Gregg remembers her grandmother, Maryhall Fuller Robinson Snead, who helped her find her voice.

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Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'

From hiding, María Corina Machado says she'll continue to fight for Venezuelan democracy.

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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades

The six-month season saw an above-average number of storms. Scientists say climate change is leading to more powerful and deadly hurricanes that can affect inland communities far from the coasts.

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Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025

Indigenous advocates called the final agreement in Azerbaijan "drastically insufficient." Now they're focusing on next year's global climate summit in Brazil where Indigenous participation is expected to be historic.

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Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)

In an episode we first brought you in March, we consider butter chicken. It is a much-loved Indian dish, both within that country and around the world. But who can claim they invented it? That question is the subject of a lawsuit. Our reporter tries to get to the bottom of butter chicken's origin and finds out that it is a journey through India's history.You can find celebrated Indian chef Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for butter chicken here.

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Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Police who responded said they found no evidence of explosives on the lawmakers' properties.

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China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges

Longtime state media journalist Dong Yuyu met often with journalists and diplomats. His family believes he is now being persecuted for those exchanges.

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