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Ukrainians try to restore a damaged power plant before harsh weather hits
Russian strikes continue to destroy Ukraine's power grid, prompting nation-wide power cuts while temperatures drop. Workers at a damaged plant try to restore its operation before the winter freeze.
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On "Small Changes," singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka lets down his guard
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, about his latest album, Small Changes, and his musical influences.
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It wasn't easy being green for the actress who originally played the Wicked Witch
Long before the new movie Wicked made a sympathetic character of the Wicked Witch of the West, she was played by actress Margaret Hamilton in the classic film, The Wizard of Oz.
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British lawmakers vote Friday on an assisted dying bill
British lawmakers on Friday will be given the chance to vote on plans to permit people with terminal illnesses the legal right to end their own life. The law's language has divided parliament.
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The best movies coming out before the year ends
We bring you a selective guide to the would be blockbusters, awards contenders, and entertainments Hollywood's bring out before year's end.
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The future of Biden's plan for Medicaid to cover obesity drugs
Drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy and Zepbound could be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new proposal from the Biden administration.
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Washington state could be a blueprint for climate action
In Washington state this past election, voters upheld one of the most ambitious climate laws in the U.S., rejecting a voter initiative to repeal it. Climate activists hope this could be a blueprint.
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Another winter arrives in Gaza, but flimsy tents are all people have
People in Gaza have had to contest with Israeli airstrikes, hunger, armed gangs of looters and — now — a rainy winter without shelter.
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What church leaders are saying following Bishop T.D. Jakes' onstage medical incident
The family of Bishop T.D. Jakes are sharing updates on his recovery after the pastor suffered through an apparent medical incident on the stage of his Dallas megachurch on Sunday.
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Trump plans to use presidential power known as impoundment to control spending
President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has already approved. But a 1974 law may stand in his way.
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Teenage siblings break records passing the California bar exam
Sophia Park has become the youngest person to pass the California bar exam at 17 years, 8 months old. She beats the record set by her brother Peter Park in 2023.
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People are heading back home in Lebanon on day one of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Under the deal, Israel will withdraw forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near the border to ensure that Iran-backed Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure.