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Sunday, Dec 7

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A deadline approaches as ACA subsidies hang in the balance

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Congress is weighing an extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies while millions of Americans are unsure what their insurance will cost next year.

A new book returns to America's final public hanging

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A new book examines the racist background of the last public hanging in the U.S. when tens of thousands of people came to watch in a small Kentucky town.

Saturday, Dec 6

A year on, protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia refuse to accept pivot to Russia

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Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia mark a year of unrest, accusing the government of ditching Europe for closer ties with Russia.

Inside the push to bring mental health care into American mosques

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American Muslim communities are working to reduce stigma around therapy by bringing mental health services into mosques and making counseling easier to access.

Putin finds a warm welcome in India

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Professor Šumit Ganguly, Director of the Huntington Program at Stanford's Hoover Institution, says Putin's visit to India reflects ongoing ties despite U.S. pressure.

Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad

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Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave.

How NPR keeps reporting on the Pentagon after being barred from the building

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NPR's Tom Bowman says his decades of roaming Pentagon halls ended after NPR refused to sign a new policy requiring reporters to wait for official information releases - but his reporting hasn't slowed at all.

Senator Warner calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth's resignation after classified strike briefing

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Senator Mark Warner says video of the Caribbean attack reveals survivors still on the wreck when the second strike came.

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West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own

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Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.

Friday, Dec 5

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Podcaster and author Mel Robbins opens up about her early failures

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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Podcaster and author Mel Robbins opens up about her early failures.

NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the roots of Sudan's civil war

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Sudan has been at the center of a deadly and brutal war since April of 2023. Over 4 million people have fled the country since war broke out and at least 40,000 have been killed.

What to know about Admiral Bradley, who oversaw controversial boat strikes

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As Congress raises questions about the legality of U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean, the spotlight is falling on Admiral Mitch Bradley, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.

The immigration crackdown in Charlotte seems to be over, but the community is struggling

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The Border Patrol's aggressive immigration operation in Charlotte, N.C., took the city by surprise. It lasted about a week, but immigrants and other residents say their city won't ever be the same.

A recap of the two-day meeting of vaccine advisers to the CDC

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Vaccine advisers to the CDC took action on vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B and questioned the overall childhood vaccination schedule and ingredients that boost some vaccines' potency.

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Florida river becomes substitute site for sacred Hindu funeral tradition

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The Ganges River in India is a final resting place for the ashes of loved ones. For those who can't make the journey, a river in Florida has become a substitute for the funeral tradition.

Trump's 'garbage' comment met with disappointment in Somalia

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In Somalia, people are pushing back and pointing to the positives after President Trump disparaged their country.

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Afghans from the alleged National Guard shooter's community worry about the future

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A small community of Afghan immigrants have made Bellingham, Wash., their home. This is where the alleged National Guard shooter lived, leaving resettled Afghans to worry about the future.

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After Hurricane Helene, volunteers decide to get certified to help in disasters

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Volunteer emergency responders give their time to train just in case they may be needed in a disaster. Meet some of those volunteer responders in our series Here to Help.

Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia

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Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia in the past week, with the death toll continuing to rise after extreme floods in large parts of Southeast Asia as well as Sri Lanka.

Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats

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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

Thursday, Dec 4

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Minnesota responds to Trump rhetoric on Somali immigrants

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Katelyn Vue, a reporter from Sahan Journal, a news outlet focused on immigrants and people of color in Minnesota, about President Trump's attacks on Somali people.

FBI arrests suspect from Virginia in Jan. 6 pipe bomb attack

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Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man suspected of placing pipe bombs near the Capitol nearly five years ago, hours before a mob swarmed the building.

Depression is common among police. One cop found relief on the comedy stage

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Depression and other mental health issues affect millions of Americans. Police are especially vulnerable, due to the stresses of the job. One officer in Colorado found an outlet doing standup comedy.

Corruption investigation rocks Ukraine's leadership

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A corruption scandal in Ukraine hits Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inner circle but not the president himself.

Hong Kongers demand accountability after deadly building fire

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Hong Kong's chief executive has created an independent committee to investigate the causes of a deadly apartment blaze, as political pressure and popular frustration mount.

Trump administration looks to navigate fallout from controversial boat strike

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The Trump administration's actions show they are aware of the potential fallout on the kill strike and are working to contain it - despite what they are saying.

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Congressional leaders briefed on second strike off the coast of Venezuela

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, after his meeting with Adm. Frank Bradley about the military strike off the coast of Venezuela.

DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards

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A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.

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U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse

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One year after UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care is intensifying — even for the companies and investors who make money from it.

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Hegseth risked a U.S. bombing mission in Yemen in March, new report says

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A new report says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth risked a U.S. bombing mission in Yemen back in March when he shared extremely sensitive attack plans on Signal, a publicly available messaging app.