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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.
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Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association.
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Morning news brief
Judge tosses cases against Comey and James, Russia launches strikes on Ukraine's capital as peace talks continue, Trump's moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime.
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In new book, Rep. Jim Clyburn highlights the Black politicians who paved the way for him
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., about his new book, "The First Eight," which tells the untold story of the first Black politicians elected to Congress from South Carolina.
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Trump's moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime
The Trump administration's terror designation of Venezuela's leader is raising questions about whether the U.S. anti-drug trafficking campaign is really a bid for regime change.
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Venezuelan migrants in Florida weigh the call for regime change back home
Here and Now's Scott Tong talks with Michel Martin about what he learned from his trip to Doral, Florida, home to the highest concentration of migrants from Venezuela.
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Jiffy corn muffin mix is a Thanksgiving staple made by a 137-year-old company
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple that's been a part of family dinners for 75 years. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, and the world's top-selling muffin mix, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
