Chain restaurants are hit by tariffs and inflation. How do they control costs? Inflation, rising food prices and the high cost of living have been top of mind for consumers all year. But then Olive Garden offers an unlimited pasta meal, or a chain steakhouse restaurant sells a steak dinner with two sides for less than 30 bucks. So, how are chains able to keep prices as low as they do in this economy? Alana Wise
Republicans are divided on Afghan immigrant policy after the National Guard shooting The signs of Republican pushback come as President Trump has pursued a campaign of mass deportations and crackdown on migration from certain countries. Anusha Mathur
Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence. Adriana Gallardo
Built to spill: The life of a crash test dummy Automotive crash test dummies are born in Ohio, brought to "life" near Detroit, and then sent around the world to make cars safer. Camila Domonoske
Teachers are using software to see if students used AI. What happens when it's wrong? School districts from Utah to Ohio to Alabama are spending thousands of dollars on these tools, despite research showing the technology is far from reliable. Lee V. Gaines
Morning news brief Rob Reiner's son arrested after his parents' deaths, authorities release images of suspected gunman in Brown University shooting, police say Bondi Beach shooting was inspired by Islamic State group. Steve Inskeep
Nick Reiner spoke openly about addiction before arrest Years before his arrest, Nick Reiner had been candid about addiction, recovery, and a film he co-wrote based on his life. Mandalit del Barco
Lawyer for fired FBI agents who knelt during 2020 protest says firings were partisan Twelve FBI agents are suing after being fired for kneeling during 2020 protests in Washington D.C. Their attorney told Morning Edition the firings reflect a pattern of partisan leadership. A Martínez
U.S. military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people The U.S. military said Monday that it attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of eight people as scrutiny is intensifying in Congress. The Associated Press
Retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says The FDA says four major retailers including Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons continued to sell ByHeart baby formula products for days or weeks after the Nov. 11 recall. The Associated Press