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Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons.
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FBI Director Wray says he'll step down when the Biden administration ends in January
Christopher Wray's decision is not a huge surprise. It comes less than two weeks after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants a veteran of his first term in office, Kash Patel, to replace Wray.
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Winners are about to be crowned at the 11th annual Game Awards
Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture.
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On the road from Beirut to Damascus, people find their footing in a new Syria
The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
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Doubts remain as Syria's new prime minister promises the country will be inclusive
Syrians living inside and outside their country are trying to figure out what comes next after the Assad regime fell. We hear from Syrians along the road from Lebanon to Damascus.
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UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed
The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system's problems are complex and can't be pinned on one player or industry.
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An update from southern Arizona at the most rural section of the southern U.S. border
President-elect Trump campaigned on promised to take on the border crisis. NPR traveled to the most rural section of the border with Mexico -- a section in Arizona -- to see if anything has changed.
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South Korea' political crisis mares its image as one of Asia's leading democracies
South Korea's president remains defiant, as efforts to impeach or arrest him for his declaration of martial law pick up speed. The political crisis raises questions about South Korea's democracy.
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The next Democratic National Committee chair will have their work cut out for them
National Democrats will meet this week to hash out rules for electing new leadership as the party regroups and reflects on the 2024 campaign.
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Mystery ducks have been taking over a Manhattan neighborhood
For years, residents of a Manhattan neighborhood have discovered tiny ducks and other toys hidden in its nooks and crannies. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Dec. 18, 2024.)
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How crocodiles get their scale patterns (Hint: It's unlike other animals)
Many animals get their external marking -- such as, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 11, 202.)
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History museum teaches appreciation for buildings and design using gingerbread
Building a gingerbread house may be a popular holiday tradition but it's also a sweet way to learn about architecture and design. As one Minnesota Museum demonstrates.
