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Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger leaves behind a complicated legacy
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with professor Jeremi Suri of the University of Texas at Austin about the legacy of Henry Kissinger, who died Wednesday at the age of 100.
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The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its 6th day
The hostage-for-prisoner exchange is expected to continue on Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and the military situation volatile.
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In Chicago, a family from Gaza mourns relatives killed in Israel-Hamas fighting
Mohammed AbuSafia came to the U.S, in July for a two-month medical program at the Cleveland Clinic, but he was stranded in the U.S. by the Gaza war, in which at least 39 relatives were killed.
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The annual climate negotiations begin this week in Dubai
The stakes have never been higher, as the planet rounds out its hottest year ever recorded. The U.N.'s secretary-general is challenging leaders to get serious about cutting planet-warming gasses.
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Why it's important to protect sacred, historic burial states across the U.S.
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sara Bronin, chair of the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, about the importance of protecting sacred and historic burial sites across the country.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored at 3 memorial services this week
Three days of memorial events are planned in Georgia this week for former first Lady Rosalynn Carter who died on November 19 at the age of 96.
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Why progressive prosecutors face resistance from some police departments
The prosecutors face resistance from departments that see them as soft on crime. In St. Louis, resistance is so fierce a police officer is refusing to do one of the most important parts of his job.
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After nearly 7 weeks of war, the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has begun
A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect early Friday. It sets the stage for the first exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The war began on Oct. 7.
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There's a new social media star in Minnesota: a moose named Rutt
Rutt has over 26,000 people tracking him on Facebook. It's believed the moose traveled from South Dakota to Minnesota. His fans worry about his safety when he's tracked crossing streets.
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World Cup glory has returned to the U.K. — well, sort of
Britain beat out 21 teams from around the world in picking up trash — in the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup in Tokyo. The contest is aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues.
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How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season
It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could do more to protect consumers. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)
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There's growing demand for answers about the death of an Afrobeats star
In Nigeria, the sudden death of an Afropop star two months ago sparked a country wide outpouring of grief — and many questions. There are concerns about the integrity of the police investigation.