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The 12-team college football playoffs are set
For the first time in college football history, 12 teams are set to take part in a playoff at the top level of the sport. It means they'll face more competition than ever before for the title.
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Consumers weigh the claim of health benefits against the risks of consuming raw milk
Raw milk has been in the news a lot lately, and many tout its health benefits. We speak with a researcher about misconceptions about unpasteurized dairy products, and the risks of consuming it.
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A look at what the fall of the Assad regime in Syria means for the U.S.
President Biden said the U.S. is prepared to work with Syrians as they try to create a new government. But President-elect Trump is sounding a different note.
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Packed house pays tribute to Kennedy Center honorees
The stars came out to celebrate this year's Kennedy Center Honorees: Bonnie Raitt, the Grateful Dead, Arturo Sandoval, Francis Ford Coppola and The Apollo. The Honors broadcast on CBS on Dec. 22.
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South Korean investigators have requested a travel ban on the president
They're investigating him for treason, after he briefly tried last week to put the country under martial law.
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Takeaways from Trump's first network TV interview since his reelection
President-elect Trump gave his first network TV interview since reelection to NBC's Meet the Press. He reiterated many of his campaign promises on deportation, tariffs, health care and tax breaks.
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What do Syrians make of all these seismic and rapid-fire events in their country?
Syrians are celebrating the overthrow of longtime President Bashar al-Assad who fled Damascus, and has been given asylum in Russia.
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Catholic church in Switzerland finds an opportunity for a spirited debate about AI
An art installation by a Catholic church in Switzerland allowed visitors to step into a confessional and have a conversation with a digital Jesus that gave AI generated answers.
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A lot of the vetting process for a Cabinet nominee is done behind the scenes
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rob Kelner of the law firm Covington and Burling about the vetting process for presidential nominees.
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South Koreans wait for parliament to vote on whether to impeach the president
The South Korean president tried but failed to impose martial law this week, putting the nation's democratic institutions to a severe test. The impeachment vote is expected on Saturday.
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The regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad is looking increasingly fragile
Rebel insurgents swept into Hama as the Syrian army withdrew. The move puts the rebel fighters even closer to the Syrian capitol Damascus, and deals another blow to President Bashar Assad.
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'Morning Edition' hosts say goodbye to the show's executive producer
Today is the last day for Morning Edition's Executive Producer Erika Aguilar. Hosts Leila Fadel and Michel Martin are joined by Steve Inskeep and A Martinez to wish her well.