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Ukrainians worry over wavering U.S. and EU support as Christmas approaches
As Ukrainians prepare to celebrate Christmas according to the Western calendar for the first time, they fear the support of their biggest allies – the U.S. and the European Union – is wavering.
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Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial
Hong Kong media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial after more than 1,000 days of pre-trial detention.
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Shipping is under attack in the Red Sea
Houthi rebels have been attacking ships sailing to and from the Suez Canal. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Martin Kröger of the German Shipowners' Association about threats to Red Sea shipping.
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A man and his daughter find remains of a ship that ran aground over 150 years ago
A father and his 6-year-old daughter in Wisconsin discovered a piece of history during a fishing trip on Lake Michigan — remains of a sailing ship that ran aground during a deadly fire in 1871.
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Research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin
New research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin to help with sleep. Pediatricians warn the long-term effects of the hormone supplement aren't known.
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Is the NBA entering a new era of disciplining players for bad behavior?
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Jesse Washington of ESPN's Andscape if the NBA is entering a new era of disciplining players for bad behavior.
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Lawmaker leading Hunter Biden House investigation accused of owning shell company
Hunter Biden is accused of operating a shell company and trading on his family name. Now, the lawmaker leading the House investigation into Biden faces accusations of the same misconduct.
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Empathy was on the other end of the line at the Lesbian Switchboard
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear from a woman who worked at the Lesbian Switchboard, a helpline for queer women looking for community and guidance.
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Ohio prosecutors broke rules to win convictions and got away with it
About 100 prosecutors across Ohio violated standards meant to protect a defendant's civil rights in criminal trials, an investigation by NPR and its reporting partners found. Some did so repeatedly.
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Tonight's Geminid meteor shower could bring up to 120 shooting stars per hour
One of the most reliable and prolific meteor showers of the years continues its peak tonight. The Geminid display delivers up to 120 shooting stars per hour.
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EU summit begins with future funding for Ukraine in doubt
A two-day European Union summit begins with future aid for Ukraine in doubt.
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Prosecution rests in former President Trump's civil fraud trial
After a 10-week civil fraud trial where Donald Trump and his three oldest children testified in public, testimony is now over. The prosecution has rested and the case will soon go to a judge.