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Law & Courts What we could learn from the Justice Department's Epstein files release NPR's Michel Martin speaks with investigative reporter Vicky Ward about what could be revealed in the Justice Department's Epstein files. Michel Martin
Politics Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions Trump's executive order stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but will allow more research and medical treatment, and will clear the way for Medicare to cover some cannabis-related treatments. Brian Mann
Politics Friday is the deadline to release the Epstein files. Here's what to expect Friday is the deadline for the government to release files related to the life and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and there are still questions about what will be published and when. Stephen Fowler
Food Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic. Leila Fadel
National What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes. Becky Sullivan
National Morning news brief The suspect in the Brown University shooting was found dead, police say, Friday is the deadline for the DOJ to release the Epstein files, Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center. Leila Fadel
World Cuba on edge as U.S. moves against Venezuela risk fuel shortages and deeper isolation Cuba is watching nervously as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela, threatening a lifeline and deepening the island's isolation. Leila Fadel
World After years of war, Palestinians in Gaza bring back Christmas celebrations Palestinians in Gaza are slowly bringing back Christmas celebrations after more than two years of war. The Holy Family Church in Gaza City gathered this week to decorate the church. Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Politics ABC News' Jonathan Karl unpacks Trump's behavior this week NPR's Steve Inskeep looks back at President Trump's behavior over the past week with Jonathan Karl of ABC News. He's the author of "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America." Steve Inskeep
Health With cases ramping up, experts worry the U.S. is in for another bad flu season Flu cases are soaring in New York and picking up in other parts of the country. Experts worry it will be another bad season. COVID and RSV have been less of a problem, but they're also on the rise. Rob Stein