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Remembering the musicians we lost in 2025
From Sly Stone of the Family Stone to Ozzy Osbourne, we remember some of the musicians lost in 2025.
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New York Times reporter talks about exclusive interviews with Marjorie Taylor Greene
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the New York Times' Robert Draper about his exclusive interviews with Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Bangladesh mourns death of first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh is mourning the death of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who died Tuesday.
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Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' ends on New Year's Eve
After nearly 10 years, the Netflix hit "Stranger Things" is ending. The series finale, which clocks in at just over two hours, drops on New Year's Eve.
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In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history
Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.
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Protesters take to the streets of Iran as the country's economy collapses
Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country's currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.
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Iranian-American journalist offers an inside look at the protests sweeping Iran
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.
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Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan
Israel's prime minister met President Trump at the White House Monday to discuss next steps in the peace plan with Gaza and across the region.
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Former Israeli negotiator talks about the next phase of the Gaza peace plan
NPR's Michel Martin talks about the prospects for Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan with former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project.
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China conducting military drills around Taiwan, demonstrating blockade capabilities
China is conducting big military drills that encircle the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, demonstrating its ability to blockade Taiwan completely.
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Undercover documentary reveals Russia's propaganda efforts after invasion of Ukraine
"Mr. Nobody Against Putin," a film made secretly by a teacher in Russia, shows the propaganda efforts in a country at war.
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Volunteers collect pine needles to help figure out how PFAS get into the environment
There's increasing concern about PFAS, the substances commonly called forever chemicals found throughout the environment. Now volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles throughout the state in an effort to help researchers determine how PFAS find their way in water, soil, and air when there seems to be no obvious source