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World A Palestinian imprisoned for planning a bombing is now a prized novelist, and free Bassem Khandaqji entered prison 21 years ago for plotting a deadly bombing in Israel. He left prison as an award-winning novelist. Nuha Musleh
Christmas movie throw down: Bill Radke and Dyer Oxley debate 'Die Hard' KUOW's Bill Radke and Dyer Oxley debate a modern holiday question: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? Dyer Oxley
World Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine Belgium on Wednesday rejected a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help prop up Ukraine's economy and war effort over the next two years, saying that the scheme poses financial and legal risks. The Associated Press
Politics Democrats seek limits on who can serve as immigration judges amid mass layoffs The legislation comes after the White House authorized up to 600 military lawyers to be temporary immigration judges and scrapped requirements for them to have immigration law experience. Ximena Bustillo
Politics 50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff members who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools. Cory Turner
Arts & Life The use and misuse of the word 'ideology' The word "ideology" has become a fixture in American political rhetoric, invoked by leaders to cast opponents' beliefs as dangerous, stupid or unfounded. But it wasn't always this way. Jason DeRose
National Morning news brief U.S.-Russia call peace talks 'constructive,' but no concrete steps were agreed upon, Lawmakers still seek answers in deadly U.S. boat strike, Republicans hold on to House seat in Tennessee. A Martínez
In 'Wings,' Paul McCartney recounts the making of his post-Beatles band NPR's A Martinez speaks with Paul McCartney about his new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," an oral history of the band McCartney formed after The Beatles broke up. A Martínez
Business Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs Costco has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's tariffs. The retailer joins other companies hoping to get a refund for the import taxes it's already paid. A Martínez
Immigration 'They are not alone': Migrants rely on faith communities amid immigration crackdown In the face of the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown, many immigrants are living in a relentless state of fear and anxiety. In California, some lean on their faith communities. Tyche Hendricks