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National As threats grow, 'parasol patrol' provides security for Drag Story Hour Drag Story Hour, where drag performers read to kids, has weathered attacks and threats over the years. In Denver, a volunteer "parasol patrol" provides security to families attending Drag Story Hour. Jackie Sedley
Science Only two species can survive in Great Salt Lake? Scientist says — hold my Nalgene Scientist Julie Jung set out on a hike along the Great Salt Lake to find nematodes. She ended up discovering a new species. Henry Larson
National Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first degree murder Nick Reiner remains in police custody as prosecutors are expected to announce charges related to the death of his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Steve Futterman
Latin America The U.S. has long had interest in Venezuelan oil, but that's not all NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.'s long interest in Venezuela's oil industry. Ava Berger
Education How college campus security has changed to prepare for violent attacks NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rob Kilfoyle, president of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, about evolving safety standards on college campuses. Ailsa Chang
Music The sons of the Allman Brothers band members go on tour to honor their fathers Honoring their fathers, the sons of the Allman Brothers band members go on tour during the Holiday season as the Allman Betts Family Revival. Jeremy Goodwin
Politics What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles. Mary Louise Kelly
Europe British doctors to go on strike during a flu outbreak Doctors in England say they'll go on strike Wednesday. Their five-day action coincides with a spike in flu cases. The government says crowded hospitals are preparing for a "worst case scenario." Lauren Frayer
National How responders, victims are doing 1 year after Abundant Life Christian School shooting Some of the first responders and medical workers who helped when the Abundant Life Christian School shooting took place in Madison, Wisc., are still dealing with difficult feelings one year later. Sarah Lehr
World Bondi Beach attack casts a shadow on Hanukkah celebrations in Israel People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned. Jerome Socolovsky