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José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPRWhen it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support. -
Samantha Balaban/NPRFor many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu.
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Each year, critic Linda Holmes looks back on the year and compiles a list of the things that brought her joy. -
One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians. -
Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and performers who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world. -
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
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At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future.
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The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation. -
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility. -
President Trump's administration announced that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. -
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know. -
NPR critic Bob Mondello narrows down his favorite movies of the year — the ones that made audiences vibrate.
