NPR News: U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8

U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed eight people, while others jumped overboard and may have survived. U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred.

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NPR News: Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Former special counsel Jack Smith also described President Trump as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, according to a transcript of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee.

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NPR News: Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore.

Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore.
Courts blocked troops from deploying in Chicago and Portland, Ore., and the Los Angeles deployment effectively ended after a judge blocked it earlier this month.

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NPR News: Photos: The world welcomes the new year

Photos: The world welcomes the new year
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.

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NPR News: CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation.

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NPR News: Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota
President Trump's administration announced that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.

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NPR News: More than a decade after its disappearance, Malaysia to resume search for MH370

More than a decade after its disappearance, Malaysia to resume search for MH370
Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.

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NPR News: Trump and Netanyahu discussed peace deal, Iran and more in meeting

Trump and Netanyahu discussed peace deal, Iran and more in meeting
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Florida as the men discuss peace plans in the Middle East.

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NPR News: Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire

Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire
President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel's leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

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NPR News: U.S. ramps up Ukraine diplomacy as Zelensky meets Trump

U.S. ramps up Ukraine diplomacy as Zelensky meets Trump
President Trump hosts Zelensky amid intensified U.S. diplomacy aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
In the days before the meeting, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's capital, using missiles and drones to attack Kyiv and try to increase the pressure on Zelenskyy.

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NPR News: Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president.

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NPR News: Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79

Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79
Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

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NPR News: Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.

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NPR News: Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears

Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears
Technology enabling virtual fences for pets is now being adapted for livestock. Ranchers near Yellowstone National Park are testing its ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bear attacks.

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NPR News: The latest on the nuclear sub deal between the U.S. and South Korea

The latest on the nuclear sub deal between the U.S. and South Korea
The U.S. will shift some of the burden of defense to its allies, and it will equip them for it. One ally's equipment: nuclear submarines for South Korea.

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NPR News: Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain
In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States.

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NPR News: President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.

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NPR News: A small business owner in Kansas City has created a legal option for street racing

A small business owner in Kansas City has created a legal option for street racing
At illegal side shows or street takeovers, drivers show off their skills and their cars. Now a side show advocate in Kansas City says he's created a legal way that drivers can take part.

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NPR News: Smog in Delhi has triggered a ban on a beloved street snack

Smog in Delhi has triggered a ban on a beloved street snack
As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative.

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NPR News: DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a "few more weeks" to release its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents.

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NPR News: A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing ended the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.

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NPR News: Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the nation's electoral system.

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NPR News: Zelenskyy says he's open to pull back troops if Russia does too

Zelenskyy says he's open to pull back troops if Russia does too
Ukraine's president says he open to pulling troops back from parts of the east if Russia also pulls back its forces.

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NPR News: Despite Vatican-Israel tensions, Catholics and Jews work to build trust in Haifa

Despite Vatican-Israel tensions, Catholics and Jews work to build trust in Haifa
Religious leaders started getting together after Oct. 7, 2023, in the hope of preventing a repeat of Arab-Jewish violence that erupted after a previous conflict in Gaza two years earlier.

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NPR News: Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize.

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NPR News: U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

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NPR News: Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
The explosion collapsed a part of the building and happened just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just outside Philadelphia.

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NPR News: Palestinians says Israel is demolishing homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds

Palestinians says Israel is demolishing homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds
Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.

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NPR News: At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas

At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient and seven others crashed Monday near Galveston, killing at least five people and setting off a search in waters along the Texas coast.

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NPR News: Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'

Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'
President Trump claims the warship will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." A month ago, the Navy scrapped plans to build a new, small warship, citing delays and cost overruns.

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NPR News: Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents

Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.

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NPR News: Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files

Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files
The Justice Department is defending its initial release of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying lawyers are still going through them to ensure victims are protected.

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NPR News: How a power outage in Colorado caused U.S. official time be 4.8 microseconds off

How a power outage in Colorado caused U.S. official time be 4.8 microseconds off
Officials said the error is likely be too minute for the general public to clock it, but it could affect applications such as critical infrastructure, telecommunications and GPS signals.

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NPR News: Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.

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NPR News: 9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

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NPR News: Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'
A Kremlin envoy says peace talks in Florida on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine are proceeding constructively, after U.S. meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin.

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NPR News: Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown

Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown
With months-long consulate and embassy delays being reported, the two tech companies say staying put in the U.S. right now could prevent workers from getting stranded in their home countries.

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NPR News: U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths

U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

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NPR News: U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths

U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

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NPR News: Justice Department begins releasing Epstein files... What's next?

Justice Department begins releasing Epstein files... What's next?
The Justice Department has begun releasing some the Epstein files. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressman Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who co-sponsored the legislation.

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NPR News: A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents

A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents
A jury returns a guilty/not guilty verdict in the case of Hannah Dugan.  The Milwaukee judge was accused of allowing an undocumented immigrant defender to evade immigration agents

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NPR News: TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group

TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China's parent company, ByteDance.

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NPR News: As the holidays near, colleges work to ensure students have enough to eat

As the holidays near, colleges work to ensure students have enough to eat
With grocery costs on the rise, it's been a challenging time for college students facing food insecurity. Many are stocking up at food pantries before the end of the semester.

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NPR News: Australia to review migration laws after Bondi Beach shooting

Australia to review migration laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia looks to review its migration laws and crack down on hate speech following Sunday's mass shooting attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

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NPR News: The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older

The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older
Although the U.S. birth rate is on the decline, the number of women having babies in one age group has increased. Those new mothers are 40 and older.

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NPR News: Chinese man who secretly filmed detention camps in China faces deportation from U.S.

Chinese man who secretly filmed detention camps in China faces deportation from U.S.
A Chinese man who filmed alleged detention camps in China faces possible deportation to Uganda under the Trump administration.

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NPR News: EU leaders decide on whether to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort

EU leaders decide on whether to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort
European Union leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to decide on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort.

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NPR News: What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer

What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer
Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles.

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NPR News: Retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

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.

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NPR News: Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over Jan. 6 speech edit

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over Jan. 6 speech edit
The British broadcaster apologized to Trump last month, calling the edit an "error of judgment," but denies its reporting was defamatory.

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NPR News: Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group
A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach was "a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State," Australia's police said Tuesday.

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NPR News: Some farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government

Some farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government
Despite the Trump administration's recent $12 billion bailout, a turbulent year is prompting some farmers to question their reliance on government assistance and programs.

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NPR News: Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia

Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia
Australia, like other countries, has seen a rise in antisemitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

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NPR News: Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency

Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency
José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician who has praised Chile's former dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration and the economy.

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NPR News: President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules

President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules
Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member who sponsored an AI regulation bill, responds to President Trump's executive order aimed at blocking state oversight of artificial intelligence.

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NPR News: Pakistan's oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets

Pakistan's oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets
A Pakistani brewery founded in the 19th century is exporting beer again for the first time in decades, despite alcohol being illegal for the country's Muslim majority.

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NPR News: Multiple people shot near Brown University, police say

Multiple people shot near Brown University, police say
Brown University says it's working with law enforcement to search for a suspect after its report of an "active shooting situation" on its Rhode Island campus.

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NPR News: Maria Corina Machado's daughter reflects on her mother's future

Maria Corina Machado's daughter reflects on her mother's future
Ana Corina Sosa, daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, reflects on her mother's escape from Venezuela and the stakes for the future.

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NPR News: An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war

An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war
There are tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to end the Ukraine war. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University about what's fueling these political divisions.

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NPR News: 19 photos were released from the Epstein files. We unpack their significance

19 photos were released from the Epstein files. We unpack their significance
Nineteen of 95,000 photos for the Jeffrey Epstein files were released by a House committee Friday. What do they tell us and when will more information be available?

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NPR News: 'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape

'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape
In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

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NPR News: You know what's definitely not a 'hoax'? Our news quiz. Give it a go

You know what's definitely not a 'hoax'? Our news quiz. Give it a go
What did Disney do now? Which beloved icons are having birthdays? Why is there a question about hair?

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NPR News: Foreign-born population shrinks as Trump administration pressures immigrants to go

Foreign-born population shrinks as Trump administration pressures immigrants to go
The Trump administration claims 2 million non-citizens departed the U.S. this year, mostly "voluntarily." We examine its pressure tactics, including ICE raids and arrests at green card appointments.

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NPR News: Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration's latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.

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NPR News: Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets

Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets
Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that "claim shark" companies are using aggressive tactics to make millions off of veterans, despite warnings from VA's that it may be illegal.

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NPR News: María Corina Machado's daughter accepts her mother's Nobel Peace Prize

María Corina Machado's daughter accepts her mother's Nobel Peace Prize
María Corina Machado's daughter accepted her mother's Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, vowing the embattled Venezuelan opposition leader "will never give up" on a free Venezuela.

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NPR News: Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants
On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."

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NPR News: Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.

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NPR News: 1 student dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at Kentucky State University

1 student dead, 1 critically injured in shooting at Kentucky State University
Classes and campus activities were canceled for the rest of the week after a shooting that police said left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police said a suspect who is not a KSU student was in custody.

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NPR News: Federal grazing permits and subsidies benefit the wealthiest ranchers

Federal grazing permits and subsidies benefit the wealthiest ranchers
Government grazing permits are much cheaper than market price, and a new investigation by High Country News and ProPublica finds most of the cost savings benefit billionaire ranchers and corporations.

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NPR News: EU leaders react with alarm to Trump administration's new national security statement

EU leaders react with alarm to Trump administration's new national security statement
Analysts say the latest release of the U.S. National Security Strategy reveals big differences in how the U.S. and European Union view the Russia-Ukraine war.

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NPR News: Expert weighs in on how U.S. relations with Europe are changing

Expert weighs in on how U.S. relations with Europe are changing
How is the U.S. reshaping relations with longtime allies in Europe? NPR speaks with Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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NPR News: Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
Both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens.

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NPR News: Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99

Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99
The pianist, composer and arranger spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.

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NPR News: How NPR keeps reporting on the Pentagon after being barred from the building

How NPR keeps reporting on the Pentagon after being barred from the building
NPR's Tom Bowman says his decades of roaming Pentagon halls ended after NPR refused to sign a new policy requiring reporters to wait for official information releases - but his reporting hasn't slowed at all.

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NPR News: Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad

Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad
Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave.

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NPR News: Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.

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NPR News: West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own

West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.

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NPR News: What to know about Admiral Bradley, who oversaw controversial boat strikes

What to know about Admiral Bradley, who oversaw controversial boat strikes
As Congress raises questions about the legality of U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean, the spotlight is falling on Admiral Mitch Bradley, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.

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NPR News: Afghans from the alleged National Guard shooter's community worry about the future

Afghans from the alleged National Guard shooter's community worry about the future
A small community of Afghan immigrants have made Bellingham, Wash., their home. This is where the alleged National Guard shooter lived, leaving resettled Afghans to worry about the future.

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NPR News: Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats

Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

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NPR News: Federal agents launch immigration sweep across New Orleans metro area

Federal agents launch immigration sweep across New Orleans metro area
Homeland Security announced that federal agents began an operation in New Orleans targeting immigrants in the country illegally. It's the latest city to face a widespread immigration crackdown.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts
Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

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NPR News: Firms that help military vets with their disability claims can charge exorbitant fees

Firms that help military vets with their disability claims can charge exorbitant fees
NPR has been following the money behind veterans' disability claims — specifically, for-profit companies that help vets navigate the VA's red tape. Critics of the companies call them "claim sharks."

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NPR News: What we know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Kremlin

What we know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Kremlin
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow to present the Ukraine peace proposal.

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NPR News: U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics

U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics
Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

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NPR News: Thanksgiving weekend saw the lowest gasoline prices in more than four years

Thanksgiving weekend saw the lowest gasoline prices in more than four years
AAA says the average price of gasoline nationwide has dropped to just over $3 per gallon.

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NPR News: Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away

Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away
Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.

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NPR News: Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in

Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in
NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin's position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

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