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RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet.
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Two new operas focus on the Black female experience
Two short operas that got their premieres at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. feature Black female protagonists.
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Leslie Charleson, who starred on 'General Hospital' for nearly 50 years, dies at 79
The General Hospital star, best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine, died after battling a long illness. She was 79.
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Morning news brief
The DOJ released its election interference report against President-elect Trump, LA wildfires taking toll on mental health of survivors, NPR tracks actual prices of dozens of Walmart products.
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California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla discusses efforts to fight LA wildfires
NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about the fight to contain Los Angeles fires and fire recovery efforts.
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Outgoing DHS Secretary Mayorkas discusses his agency's many roles
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in part 2 of his exit interview.
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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here's what the experts recommend.
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Morning news brief
Officials are investigating at least 24 possible deaths from the LA-area wildfires, an update on cease-fire talks between Hamas and Israel, and NPR holds an exit interview with DHS Secretary Mayorkas.
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Officials investigating at least 24 deaths in Palisades and Eaton fires buring in LA
The Palisades and Eaton fires are among the most destructive in California history. At least 24 people have been killed and thousands displaced in the wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area.
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U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell discusses FEMA's response to LA-area fires
NPR's A Martinez talks to U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to the wildfires in California.
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Biden expected to speak at State Department about foreign policy achievements
President Biden returns to the State Department Monday to deliver what the White House says is a summation of his administration's work to strengthen America.
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Sudan's military takes back key strategic city from RSF paramilitary group
Sudan's military has recaptured a strategic city from the paramilitary group accused of genocide. Could this be a key moment to mark a turning point in the conflict?
