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Science At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved A chance discovery by a NASA rover on Mars shows that the red planet has a form of lightning, which researchers had suspected for decades but never seen. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Health Our readers' tales of kindness will surprise you, warm your heart and make you smile We invited you to share acts of kindness. The topics include new shoes, a basket of berries that aren't very tasty and an unexpected twist for someone treating the person behind them in line. Laurel Dalrymple
Casual Wednesday with Rachel Belle and Geraldine DeRuiter This week… It's almost Thanksgiving. We're talking about why fewer people are choosing turkey this year Which grocery store chain has the best pumpkin pie? And what on earth is the "Bird Test?" Author and Blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Cascade PBS host Rachel Belle are back to break down the holiday. Vaughan Jones
World Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump's progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan. Michel Martin
World Former ambassador on Ukraine's stance on latest peace deal NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine's posture toward a peace deal. Steve Inskeep
How to fake a sports conversation this holiday season A quick how-to for non-sportsball people to fake their way through sports conversations over the holidays. Dyer Oxley
Science The origins of your dog's unique look may be older than you think A new study finds that about half of the physical variation seen in modern dogs existed during the Stone Age. Nathan Rott
Law & Courts Lawmakers who urged servicemembers to refuse illegal orders being investigated by FBI After appearing in a video urging members of the military to not obey illegal orders, six Democratic lawmakers say the FBI has requested interviews with all of them. Sam Gringlas
World Morning news brief Leaked transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan, Trump's desire for recognition appear to drive push to end Ukraine war, millions expected to fly this Thanksgiving. Michel Martin
Dalai Lama shares advice for finding happiness in the 21st century in new documentary NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor and activist Richard Gere about the new documentary "Wisdom of Happiness" in which the Dalai Lama offers solutions to the 21st century's hurdles to happiness. Leila Fadel