‘You’re doing such a good job’: A stranger tells a mom just what she needs to hear
Emma Carlson Berne was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed with her three young children. Then a stranger came over with words she’s never forgotten: “What a beautiful family.”
Trump’s threats of mass deportations lead to hard discussions for families
More than 11 million U.S. citizens live with an undocumented immigrant. Since Donald Trump’s election win, many of these folks are having a difficult conversation: what to do if someone gets deported.
As Hurricane Helene toppled trees, it also destroyed farmers’ nest eggs
The winds of hurricane Helene knocked down thousands of acres of trees across four states. Now tree farmers are looking for help as they don’t have crop insurance.
2 killed and 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests.
Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi coached several renowned gymnasts, including Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug and Julianne McNamara. But he was known for harsh methods of training.
In a first, Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S. long-range weapons
The U.S. is allowing Ukraine to use the powerful long-range weapons to strike in and around Kursk — the same region where some 10,000 North Korean troops were recently deployed.
Trump taps oil executive Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
President-elect Trump has picked oil executive Chris Wright for his nominee for Secretary of Energy. The Trump administration is expected to shift the department’s focus away from clean energy initiatives championed under Biden.
Matt Gaetz’s road to Attorney General may not be completely in the clear
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress ahead of the release of an ethics report about him but still faces hurdles for confirmation for Attorney General.
Idaho’s abortion ban, one of the strictest in the U.S., is being challenged in court
Arguments began last week in a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s abortion ban, one of the strictest in the country. We’ll hear from some of the plaintiffs and the state attorney.
Trump has vowed to take an aggressive approach to China. What would that mean?
What will President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House mean for US – China relations? NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Ryan Hass, a China expert at the Brookings Institution.
A new law in New York will do away with broker fees
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with New York City Council Member Chi Ossé about his FARE act, which shifts the responsibility for broker fees from the tenant to the landlord in many cases.
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