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There's a post-election power struggle going on in North Carolina
The GOP-led Legislature aims to take powers from offices won by Democrats. The first attempt was vetoed by the Democratic governor, but Republicans have a supermajority to override the veto.
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How the fall of the Assad regime in Syria may impact Russia
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Russian historian Sergey Radchenko about what happens to Russia's sphere of influence in the Middle East with Assad gone.
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Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
With the arrest of Luigi Mangione, police have apprehended and charged a suspect in last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though many questions remain unanswered.
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Why digital compact cameras are making a comeback this holiday season
Digital cameras are enjoying a renewed popularity on holiday wish lists for teens and GenZers.
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Examining President Biden's major economic accomplishments
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council, about President Biden's economic legacy.
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Remembering poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni
American Poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. Giovanni published her first poetry collection, "Black Feeling Black Talk," in 1968.
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Golden Globe hopeful: first openly transgender woman in film lead actress category
Karla Sofia Gascón is the first openly trans woman to be nominated for a film in a lead actress category at the Golden Globes. She's up for her role in the film "Emilia Pérez."
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Jay-Z is latest to be named in the web of allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Rapper Jay-Z has been caught up in allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. They have been accused of raping a minor at a party in 2000. Jay-Z is taking action against the attorney filing charges.
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A first in Israeli history: a sitting prime minister is testifying as a defendant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking the witness stand in his own corruption trial. Netanyahu repeatedly had asked to delay the trial due to the Gaza war and his leadership duties.
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After celebrations, Syria faces an uncertain future
Syrian rebels have overturned one of the oldest dictatorships in the world. It has been a long struggle, including more than a decade of civil war. But it all began in 2011, during the Arab Spring.
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Some of the translated book titles included in this year's Books We Love
NPR's Books We Love has returned. We share a few of the translated book titles included in this year's recommendations.
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More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain.