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National

Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump

5:00am December 26, 2024

Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.

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Health & Safety

How satellites are helping scientists study the sun

by Scott Detrow

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Damien Galano, project manager for European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, about a new plan to study solar eclipses.

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National

The love-hate tug-of-war with California

by Scott Detrow

A look at Americans rooting for California's failure.

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Arts

Wildcard with Ilana Glazer

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Arts

Christmas movies: the case for 'The Polar Express'

by Scott Detrow

All Things Considered producer Elena Burnett makes a convincing case for the movie The Polar Express.

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National

Learning as an adult can be hard. It's even harder on a balance beam.

by Avery Keatley

Learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting, especially something as difficult as gymnastics. One adult gymnastics class shows there are serious benefits to adult learning.

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Health & Safety

What to cook on Hanumas-Chrismukah

by Scott Detrow

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One week into post-Assad rule in Syria - a view from Damascus

by Leila Fadel

Morning Edition host Leila Fadel reports from Damascus, in the first week in a half-century that the Assad family did not rule the country.

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National

This former Trump official doesn't want a pardon from President Biden

by Scott Detrow

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Arts

'The Nickel Boys' film adaptation is 'stunningly effective'

by Bob Mondello

Filmmaker RaMell Ross employs a unique visual strategy to tell the story of two teens trying to survive a racist Jim Crow-era reform school. The film is adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel.

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Health & Safety

Life Kit's tips to help look for lost items

by Malaka Gharib

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Arts

NPR's video game recommendations for 2024

by Scott Detrow

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World News

What does the impeachment of South Korea's president mean for the country and its allies?

by Justine Kenin

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