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National Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85 Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president. The Associated Press
National Winter storm brings heavy snow and ice to busy holiday travel weekend A powerful winter storm is impacting parts of the U.S. with major snowfall, ice, and below zero wind chills. The conditions are disrupting holiday travel and could last through next week. Kristin Wright
National Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79 Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities. Alana Wise
World Gangs use sexual violence to control communities in Haiti Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country's deepening political and humanitarian crisis. Ahmad Damen
How NPR's 'Newscast' turns breaking news into trusted headlines Korva Coleman describes what it takes to get the news right when millions hear it first through NPR newscasts. Linah Mohammad
National Is being in Congress still a good gig? Inside Congress, lawmakers describe an institution under strain from polarization and constant pressure. Barbara Sprunt
How improv is helping federal workers cope with job cuts A Washington D.C. improv group is offering laid-off federal workers a way to cope with uncertainty through play and building skills. Ava Berger
Books Rediscovering delight in the kitchen when cooking feels like a burden Tamar Adler, chef and author of 'Feast On Your Life', writes about food as a daily practice of care rather than obligation. Sarah Robbins
Politics Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. Kristin Wright
Opinion: The best gift we can give the departed is to keep their sparkle alive Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit. Scott Simon
