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Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan
Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump's progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan.
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Former ambassador on Ukraine's stance on latest peace deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine's posture toward a peace deal.
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Lawmakers who urged servicemembers to refuse illegal orders being investigated by FBI
After appearing in a video urging members of the military to not obey illegal orders, six Democratic lawmakers say the FBI has requested interviews with all of them.
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Morning news brief
Leaked transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan, Trump's desire for recognition appear to drive push to end Ukraine war, millions expected to fly this Thanksgiving.
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Dalai Lama shares advice for finding happiness in the 21st century in new documentary
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor and activist Richard Gere about the new documentary "Wisdom of Happiness" in which the Dalai Lama offers solutions to the 21st century's hurdles to happiness.
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After deadly Texas flood, families face a Thanksgiving shadowed by grief and loss
This Thanksgiving is especially meaningful for families in Texas who survived the Fourth of July floods and particularly painful for those who lost loved ones.
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Denver bison herd helps Indigenous residents connect with their heritage
Since 1914, Denver, Colorado, has maintained a small bison herd in a park outside the city. In recent years, an Indigenous group has slaughtered one annually to feed urban Native people.
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The real origin of the holiday classic 'Jingle Bells'
Claims that Jingle Bells started as a Thanksgiving song are making the rounds online again. So, how did the holiday classic actually come to life?
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Hitting the road this Thanksgiving? Here are some ways to prevent car sickness
Millions of Americans are driving to their Thanksgiving feast, which could mean a lot of car sickness. If you're one of those people, NPR's How To Do Everything podcast is here to help.
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Russia launches strikes on Ukraine's capital as new peace proposal is on the table
Russia launched fresh strikes on Ukraine's capital Tuesday, as both countries weigh a new peace plan aimed at ending the war.
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What Russia wants from the peace deal with Ukraine
NPR's Michel Martin asks Russia-U.S. relations expert Julia Ioffe what Russia is seeking from a peace deal with Ukraine.
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Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon is opening an inquiry into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly after the retired Navy captain and other Democrats recorded a video urging military members not to comply with illegal orders.