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U.S. says it struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military announced Monday that it conducted a strike against another alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
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Moulton introduces bill to block federal funds for military action against Venezuela
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who is sponsoring legislation to prohibit President Trump from using federal dollars to wage war with Venezuela.
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Heavy rain, flooding could soak parts of California during the holidays
A series of atmospheric rivers are threatening California with heavy rain and potential flooding during the holiday week.
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Morning news brief
U.S. says it struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, a judge rules deported Venezuelans be returned to the U.S., top Heritage Foundation officials leaving amid rift in GOP.
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More than 122 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season, AAA says
AAA predicts more than 122 million Americans will travel during the end-of-year holiday period, a slight increase over 2024's record number.
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Reindeer bring holiday magic to Illinois ranch year round
Reindeer typically live in colder climates. However, they are a big hit on a ranch in central Illinois where they live year-round and become a special attraction during the holiday season.
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Judge orders Trump administration to return deported Venezuelans to the U.S.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return deported Venezuelans to the U.S. or give them another chance at legal remedies from abroad.
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Palestinians says Israel is demolishing homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds
Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.
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Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes. Costs have some chapters pivoting
Some Habitat for Humanity chapters are altering their model and using factory-built housing on some of their sites. It's a change for the organization and for its volunteers.
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The best audiobooks of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular audiobooks of 2025.
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Republican strategist talks about the current state of the party
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with veteran Republican strategist Marc Short about the current state of the GOP and its emerging leaders.
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Family's holiday tamale-making tradition is also a time to make 'new memories'
Making tamales is labor intensive, but they're a staple of the end-of-year holidays for many families in the Southwest. It's hard work, and everyone's got to do it. It's a tradition for Anna Fossom and her family as four generations gather to resume what is an annual tamalada - a tamale-making party - at the home of her cousin in San Antonio