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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says states should retain power to regulate AI

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he wants states to regulate artificial intelligence.

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Father and daughter reflect on how they became a family

In 2010, 13-year-old Aimee Gerold and her father, Bob, came to StoryCorps to talk about Aimee's adoption and how their family began. Fifteen years later, they returned to reflect on that conversation.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

This image taken from video by Palestine TV shows two Palestinian men kneeling on the ground to Israeli forces shortly before they were shot dead during a military operation in Jenin, West Bank, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed "in cold blood."

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Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

President Donald Trump holds up a photograph as he speaks to reporters after speaking to troops via video from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.

President Donald Trump vowed on Thanksgiving to "permanently pause migration" from poorer nations in a blistering late-night, anti-immigrant screed posted to social media.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for peace on his first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV, right, talks to Turkey

The American pope emphasized a message of peace as he arrived in Ankara, welcomed on the tarmac by a military guard of honor and at the presidential palace by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Soleil, a Belgian sheepdog, takes Best in Show at the National Dog Show

At that National Dog Show in Philadelphia, a Beauceron, Bergamasco Sheepdog and Entlebucher Mountain Dog stand for judging. Three members of the Herding Group, the 2025 winner, a Belgian Sheepdog named Soleil, won Best in the Herding Group before going on to be named Best in Show.

The National Dog Show, televised annually on Thanksgiving Day, is a beloved tradition for many families. This year, Soleil, a Belgian sheepdog, was crowned Best in Show.

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What was 'Operation Allies Welcome,' which allowed some Afghans entry into the U.S.?

Streets are blocked after reports that two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington on Wednesday.

The Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guard members entered the U.S. under the program in 2021. Here's a look at why it was set up and how those who entered the U.S. were vetted.

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Fuzzy Zoeller, golf champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74

In this April 6, 2006 file photo, Fuzzy Zoeller encourages the crowd to be quiet on the second hole during first round play at the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Two-time golf champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at the age of 74. One of golf's most gregarious characters Zoeller's career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke he made about Tiger Woods.

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Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?

Fever is part of the immune system

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

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National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group says

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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by people who served in Afghanistan.

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Here's what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in D.C.

National Guard members respond to the shooting of two West Virginia Guard members near the White House on Wednesday.

Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., remain in critical condition after being shot while on patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon.

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'It is not game': Ukraine's envoy to U.S. says peace plan must ensure no future Russia aggression

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine

Just a few months into Olga Stefanishyna's job as Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S, she is helping negotiate a peace deal that could end Russia's war on Ukraine.

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NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving with Russian cranberry sauce

As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked salmon and lobster.

NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here's what's on the menu.

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Michel Martin reflects on Thanksgiving. And, revisit Susan Stamberg's cranberry relish

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Thanksgiving has a complicated origin story, but it remains a great opportunity to express gratitude. Morning Edition host Michel Martin explains why that is.

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'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict

President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro dances during a march as part of the "Venezuelan Student Day" at Miraflores in Caracas, Venezuela, on Nov. 21.

As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for.

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Mamdani and Trump made nice. NYC immigrants are still on edge.

People demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York in October.

The incoming Mayor of New York City has had a volatile relationship with President Trump. They recently had a surprisingly cordial meeting. New Yorkers say they are still feeling on edge.

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This artist designs intricate suits of armor. The intended wearer? A humble mouse

Jeff de Boer poses with one of his mouse armor pieces at a workshop at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Wash., on Oct. 9.

Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.

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For many, the holidays this year means having to make do with less

A customer shops for produce at an H-E-B grocery store earlier this year in Austin, Texas. Many shoppers are cutting back on purchases due to higher costs.

With job losses, food benefit reductions and higher prices, many in the U.S. are having to scrimp this holiday season.

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Pope Leo XIV embarks on first foreign trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV greets reporters aboard a flight on his way to Ankara, Turkey, for a six-day trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

One journalist gifted Pope Leo XIV a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie as he began his first foreign tour to Turkey and Lebanon, accompanied by the world's press.

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At least 65 killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze

A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say at least 65 people have died and hundreds are still missing.

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At least 55 killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze

A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say at least 55 people have died in the fire and 279 people are still missing.

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Dozens killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze

A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say dozens of people have died and hundreds are missing.

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Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia

Steve Witkoff, flanked by President Trump, speaks at the White House on May 28.

A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine

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Two West Virginia National Guard members killed in D.C. shooting, authorities say

Members of the National Guard stand by at Union Station on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

In a statement, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said two members of the West Virginia National Guard died from injuries following a shooting in Washington, D.C.

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4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season

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Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks with these tips.

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Medicare negotiated lower prices for 15 drugs, including 71% off Ozempic and Wegovy

A box of Ozempic at a pharmacy in Los Angeles on Aug. 6, 2025.

Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include Ozempic and also drugs to treat asthma, breast cancer and leukemia.

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How to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Tom Turkey opens the 98th Macy

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is back this year and promises to be bigger than ever. Here's a preview of what to expect and how to watch.

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Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce their government takeover on state TV

Cars drive on the street in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Wednesday.

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace.

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The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped

President Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on Tuesday.

The historic Georgia election interference case against President Trump and allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election is no more.

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At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved

On Earth, lightning can occur in turbulent clouds of volcanic ash. Now researchers have found evidence of sparks in Martian dust devils.

A chance discovery by a NASA rover on Mars shows that the red planet has a form of lightning, which researchers had suspected for decades but never seen.

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