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Trump intensifies blockade of Venezuela-linked oil tankers, DOJ releases more Epstein files, but lawmakers blast delay, analysis shows skyrocketing amount of "no shows" in immigration courts.
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Church of England launches holiday ad to counter far-right Christian nationalism
Christian nationalists vow to put "Christ back into Christmas." In response, the Church of England has launched a holiday ad campaign to counter the far-right appropriation of Christian symbols.
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'The Nutcracker' helps keep the lights on for American ballet companies
About half of the revenue for American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite "The Nutcracker." Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on those sugarplum fairies.
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Turning Point USA's conference exposes underlying rifts in the Republican Party
Division over the future of the Republican Party were on display this weekend as conservatives gathered for Turning Point USA's "AmericaFest" conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Why comedian Mike Albo says it's better to be a last-minute holiday shopper
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author and comedian Mike Albo about the virtues of buying holiday gifts at the absolute last minute.
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DOJ releases more Epstein files, but lawmakers blast delay
The Justice Department released more files related to Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend. But lawmakers criticized the agency for missing the deadline to release all the files.
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What we could learn from the Justice Department's Epstein files release
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with investigative reporter Vicky Ward about what could be revealed in the Justice Department's Epstein files.
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Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions
Trump's executive order stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but will allow more research and medical treatment, and will clear the way for Medicare to cover some cannabis-related treatments.
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Friday is the deadline to release the Epstein files. Here's what to expect
Friday is the deadline for the government to release files related to the life and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and there are still questions about what will be published and when.
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Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity
NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic.
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What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round
An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.
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Morning news brief
The suspect in the Brown University shooting was found dead, police say, Friday is the deadline for the DOJ to release the Epstein files, Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center.
