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Hot Pot, Curry And Sushi: How America Celebrated Thanksgiving

More than 1,500 NPR readers responded to our call out for photos and stories about their multicultural Thanksgiving meals.

Former Michigan State President Arraigned On Charges Tied To Larry Nassar Scandal

Lou Anna Simon has been charged with lying to police. The charges are part of an investigation related to Nassar, the Olympics doctor who abused hundreds of women and girls.

GM To Trim North American Workforce

The auto maker General Motors says it is cutting 15 percent of its white-collar workforce. GM may also close as many as five plants in North America.

Use Of Tear Gas At U.S.-Mexico Border Is Shocking, Rep. Peters Says

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego about U.S. agents firing tear gas at migrants attempting to cross from Tijuana, Mexico. NPR’s Scott Horsley weighs in on the discussion.

Connecticut Man Says Hash Brown Got Him Into Trouble With Police

Ever notice McDonald’s hash browns are shaped like a cell phone? Jason Stiber says he was charged with distracted driving. Police told local media that he was on his phone. Stiber says he was eating.

Storage Locker Buyer In California Finds 7.5 Million In Safe

Dan Dotson, who operates an auction house and stars in Storage Wars on A&E, auctioned off a storage unit for $500. The new owner found millions in it, and agreed to return the money for 1.2 million.

As Trial Begins In Charlottesville Protest Death, Community Reflects

Charlottesvile, Va., is bracing for the murder trial of the man accused of ramming his car into a crowd during a white supremacist rally in 2017. The community wants accountability, and healing.

Who Is Responsible For Burned Trees After A Wildfire?

Falling trees after a wildfire pose a threat to both people and rebuilding. And trees that pose a hazard may be a homeowner’s responsibility to remove.

Morning News Brief

The U.S. briefly shut down its largest border crossing with Mexico Sunday. A report from The AP indicates designer babies are more within reach. A comprehensive climate report has been released.

Alabama Police Reverse Course. Now Say Mall Shooter Is Still At Large

The family of a man shot and killed by police at a mall outside Birmingham, Ala., Thursday night is calling for transparency as police look into what happened.

Rethinking Bed Rest For Pregnancy

Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?

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