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In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history
Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.
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Protesters take to the streets of Iran as the country's economy collapses
Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country's currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.
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Iranian-American journalist offers an inside look at the protests sweeping Iran
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.
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Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan
Israel's prime minister met President Trump at the White House Monday to discuss next steps in the peace plan with Gaza and across the region.
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Former Israeli negotiator talks about the next phase of the Gaza peace plan
NPR's Michel Martin talks about the prospects for Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan with former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project.
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China conducting military drills around Taiwan, demonstrating blockade capabilities
China is conducting big military drills that encircle the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, demonstrating its ability to blockade Taiwan completely.
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Undercover documentary reveals Russia's propaganda efforts after invasion of Ukraine
"Mr. Nobody Against Putin," a film made secretly by a teacher in Russia, shows the propaganda efforts in a country at war.
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Volunteers collect pine needles to help figure out how PFAS get into the environment
There's increasing concern about PFAS, the substances commonly called forever chemicals found throughout the environment. Now volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles throughout the state in an effort to help researchers determine how PFAS find their way in water, soil, and air when there seems to be no obvious source
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Thousands watch live stream of Maine family's food pantry for deer
A three-generation family in Maine set up a camera to capture their deer-feeding station. Thousands watch online as hundreds of white-tailed deer enjoy the food at Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted drone strike, threatens to harden peace stance
Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin's homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks.
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Morning news brief
Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss next phase of Gaza peace plan, Russia threatens to harden stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine attempted strike, the impact of DOGE in 2025.
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A professor breaks down Russia's negotiating tactics with Ukraine
Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York's New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.