In a hard holiday season, Ukraine's comfort movie is 'Home Alone' Ukrainians' tradition of watching the movie Home Alone every winter takes on new meaning. Brian Mann
Former President Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews (Part 1) The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Terry Gross
These were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024 Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023. Neda Ulaby
2 men found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch The bodies of two men looking for Sasquatch were found in a forest in Washington state after a three-day search. Chandelis Duster
Looking to reflect on this past year? Life Kit has tips on what to do. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to reflect on the past year. Kyle Norris
PODCORNER: END OF YEAR WRAP As 2024 nears its end, we take a look at some memorable podcasts from NPR member stations that we featured this year. Mallory Yu
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73 Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. The film won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet. The Associated Press
'50 Words For Snow' dives into all the words the English language needs but doesn't have NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Maggie Rowe and Emily Garcés, the hosts of the podcast "50 Words for Snow," about words English needs but does not have. Scott Simon
How one Hanukkah tradition originated in European gambling The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring religious significance in the new world. Deena Prichep
New year, new pygmy hippo: A naming poll for this Virginia zoo baby is underway Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day. Manuela López Restrepo