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The U.S. saw a big drop in shootings in 2023
by Patrick Smith
In 2023, cities across the country experienced big drops in shootings. Some of the largest decreases occurred in cities that have become almost synonymous with gun violence.
The latest on U.S. funding to the Ukraine after this morning's airstrike
by Ashley Lopez
With news of the large airstrike against Ukraine, U.S. aid to Ukraine is once again under a microscope as the Pentagon announces its final shipment without additional funding from Congress.
Hundreds wait in the cold for Nutcracker tickets at Moscow's fabled Bolshoi Theater
by Charles Maynes
In Russia, ballet fans brave sub-zero temperatures for a chance to see The Nutcracker at Moscow's famed Bolshoi Theatre.
NPR film critic Bob Mondello's top films of 2023
by Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello's 10-Best list always runneth over, and despite writers' and actors' strikes, this year is no exception. Here are the films he was most excited about in 2023.
Congress wasn't very productive in 2023. Here are the 27 bills it passed
by Eric McDaniel
It was a very newsy year for Congress, but lawmakers did not manage to pass much legislation. Only 27 bills passed through both chambers.
Supreme Court is called to weigh in on Trump's eligibility to appear on 2024 ballot
by Carrie Johnson
The Supreme Court is being asked to consider issues that could affect the outcome of next year's presidential election, as part of a series of cases that relate to Donald Trump.
Why passengers have been more unruly since the pandemic
by Joel Rose
Unruly passenger incidents have dropped since a big spike in 2021. But the number of reported incidents this year is still higher than it was before the pandemic, and no one is quite sure why.
Russian missiles killed 16 and wounded more than 160 in Ukraine this morning
by Elissa Nadworny
More than 100 Russian missiles and drones fell on Ukrainian cities Friday morning, killing at least 16 people and wounding at more than 160.
Maine's secretary of state says Trump isn't qualified to appear on the state's ballot
by Steve Mistler
Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows stated former President Donald Trump is not qualified to appear on the state's ballot under the 14th Amendment.