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Arts & Life We caught up with one of the kids who sang on 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' He's 72 now Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history. Chloe Veltman
Politics Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House. Adam Wagner
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
Business In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions. John Ruwitch
Arts & Life After John le Carré's death, his son faced the 'daunting' task of reviving George Smiley Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picked up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the novel Karla's Choice. Originally broadcast Oct. 23, 2024. Sam Briger
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
Health COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists. Andee Tagle
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