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National Security Trump sent in the National Guard to fight crime in 2025. Results were unclear We look at the use of the National Guard by President Trump — as well as the Democratic governor of New Mexico — in cities with higher-than-average crime. How effective can we say the Guard have been? Martin Kaste
National When ice and snow build up on the roads, this woman heads out for a drive Driving a snowplow isn't for everyone. It means long hours driving a tank-like truck, and always in weather that would keep many folks at home. We take a ride with a young woman who loves her job. Emily Russell
Arts & Life A top chef weighs in on recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa table The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Arts & Life A college student in her 60s shares wisdom when it comes to reinventing oneself Joan Steidl, who is now retired, shares her reinvention takeaways. She has a podcast about confronting the generational divide, takes comedy workshops and went back to college.
Books Books We Love: Working with Toni Morrison What was it like to work with Toni Morrison as an editor? One NPR editor looked into it. Lauren Hodges
From Pope Leo to Charlie Kirk, a look back at this year's biggest religion stories The first American pope, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, and clergy-members' response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are the top religion stories of 2025. Jason DeRose
Business Book distributor shutting down deals logistical blow to libraries Baker and Taylor is among a few companies that act as the distribution middle man between libraries and publishers. The company's announcement that it is shutting down is a blow to librarians. Andrew Limbong
National The Navy is struggling to build ships NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Cynthia Cook from the Center for International and Strategic Studies about why naval shipbuilding in the U.S. has become so difficult lately. Patrick Jarenwattananon
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Environment Washington state on track for warmest December on record — again This month is set to be the warmest Washington December on record, breaking a record that was just set in 2023. Natalie Akane Newcomb