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National A little boy gave her hope for her foster daughter's future At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future. Autumn Barnes
Arts & Life Richard Kind plays to the largest audience of his life in 'Everybody's Live' Kind is the announcer and host sidekick on the Netflix show Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. "You must understand — it's anarchy," he says of the show. Originally broadcast April 4, 2025. Terry Gross
Morning news brief Trump says the U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims was used by drug smugglers, protests over economy flood Iran, flu cases in the U.S are on the rise, CDC data shows. Michel Martin
Music Remembering the musicians we lost in 2025 From Sly Stone of the Family Stone to Ozzy Osbourne, we remember some of the musicians lost in 2025. Michel Martin
Politics New York Times reporter talks about exclusive interviews with Marjorie Taylor Greene NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the New York Times' Robert Draper about his exclusive interviews with Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Michel Martin
World Bangladesh mourns death of first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Bangladesh is mourning the death of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who died Tuesday. Diaa Hadid
Television Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' ends on New Year's Eve After nearly 10 years, the Netflix hit "Stranger Things" is ending. The series finale, which clocks in at just over two hours, drops on New Year's Eve. A Martínez
National In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina. Nick de la Canal
World Protesters take to the streets of Iran as the country's economy collapses Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country's currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve. Michel Martin
World Iranian-American journalist offers an inside look at the protests sweeping Iran NPR's A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future. A Martínez