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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.
At least 2 are dead and 60 injured after a car plowed into a German Christmas market
Police in Germany say they've closed a Christmas market after reports of a car driving at speed into a crowd. Authorities say the driver has been apprehended, but have not confirmed it was an attack.
What makes a good Hollywood sequel? 'The Godfather Part II' turns 50
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to NPR producer Marc Rivers about the 50th anniversary of The Godfather Part II and what makes a good movie sequel.
German researchers have figured out how to use AI to identify whiskey aromas
by Kai McNamee
Researchers in Germany have developed algorithms to differentiate between Scotch and American whiskey. The machines can also discern the aromas in a glass of whiskey better than human testers.
DEPORTATIONS HIT 10-YEAR HIGH
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Deportations under President Biden have hit their highest point in almost a decade. The number of removals conducted in 2024 by ICE has surpassed those conducted during the first Trump administration.
A closer look at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's consequential year
by Daniel Estrin
It's been a year for Israel's Netanyahu. He's prosecuted the deadliest war since Israel's creation and become the first sitting prime minister to face trial in a long running corruption investigation.
Connecticut leans into its role as holiday Hallmark movie backdrop
We're in the thick of holiday movie season. One New England state has been the backdrop for lots of these films in recent years and this year it's capitalizing on that role.
U.S. ambassador to South Korea talks about President Yoon's future
by Erika Ryan
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Philip Goldberg, the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, about the tension surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol's political future after he declared martial law.
A year in radio: Some of the favorite stories from 2024
Some of the All Things Considered staff whose voices you don't always hear on air share their favorite stories that aired on the show in 2024.
Biden's legacy on AI policy
by Deepa Shivaram
President Biden broke new ground on AI policy, something his predecessors did not have to deal with.
College football coaches speak their minds about changes for the sport
by Becky Sullivan
College football coaches are speaking on the major changes sweeping the sport, like the transfer portal, NIL deals and the House settlement that will allow schools to pay players directly.
Remembering Spanish cinema legend Marisa Paredes
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Marisa Paredes, a legend in Spanish cinema, died this week at 78. Paredes starred in a series of Pedro Almodovar films, including Dark Habits, High Heels, and All About My Mother.