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Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Revisiting 'Carterland,' a documentary that reappraises an oft-disparaged presidency
by Bob Mondello
Looking back at the life of President Carter, we tend to focus on his humanitarian work after his presidency. A documentary released in 2024 depicted his time in office as an era of problem-solving.
NPR journalist and a resident of Gaza reflects on what he's seen and experienced
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's producer in Gaza, Anas Baba, has been reporting on the war in Gaza for more than 14 months. He reflects on his year of reporting on the war while living through it.
A discotheque in Berlin founded by Soviet Jews finds new life
Some 200,000 Jewish refugees came to Germany after the fall of the USSR, and brought cultural traditions — like partying hard during Christmas.
The latest on the New Year's attack in New Orleans
by Debbie Elliott
At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a pickup truck plowed through a crowd of people in New Orleans on famed Bourbon Street.
These Ukrainian women survived a massacre. Now, they're shooting down Russian drones
by Joanna Kakissis
Women from a Kyiv suburb traumatized by a 2022 massacre by Russian troops joined an all-female volunteer air defense unit to deal with their fears.
A Lagos film festival spotlights stories of Nigeria that the mainstream is missing
by Jewel Bright
An emerging film festival in Lagos, Nigeria, is trying to change the stories mainstream Nigerian films tell.
Being kind is good for your health, research shows
by Maria Godoy
Volunteering doesn't just benefit the people you are helping. It also improves your own health. Research shows people who do things for others have better brain and heart health.
Jimmy Carter and Biden's relationship goes back decades
by Lexie Schapitl
One of the first sitting senators to endorse Jimmy Carter's run for office in 1976 was a young upstart from Delaware named Joe Biden. We explore the relationship between the two men over the years.
A power blackout in Puerto Rico has left most of the island in the dark
by Ailsa Chang
Early Tuesday morning, almost the entire island of Puerto Rico was hit with a blackout, leaving more than a million people without power. Officials are warning it could take days to restore.
'8 Nights of Shred': A Colorado artist infuses Hanukkah with mountain culture
In Steamboat Springs, Colo., a local artist made a menorah for Hanukkah from recycled snowboards. It's not the first time he has been inspired to infuse the holiday with a little mountain culture.
A look back at actress Linda Lavin's long career — on-screen and off
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress best known for her role as a single mom and waitress in the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home
Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the ouster of Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.