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Experts Say Russian Propaganda Helped Spread Fake News During Election
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg about the role of Russian propaganda and the flood of "fake news" this election season.
Green Party Raises More Than $5 Million In Election Recount Effort
Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president this year, has pledged to request recounts in swing states that Donald Trump narrowly won. Stein claims it's an effort to ensure the integrity of the results. But experts say there's no evidence of hacking or other irregularities. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Shane Harris, correspondent for The Daily Beast.
In New Jersey, Kids Help Dig For Fossils In An Unlikely Place
by Elana Gordon
Each week, hundreds of kids gather behind an unassuming shopping center in New Jersey. They're digging for fossils with a real paleontologist.
Week In Politics: Trump Makes First Cabinet Appointments
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss what a Trump presidency could look like based on his cabinet appointments thus far, and whether Democrats have a geography problem, given that Hillary Clinton now has a lead of around 2 million votes over Donald Trump.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Hints At Retirement
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Zimbabwe has had one ruler since the country gained independence 36 years ago. The 92-year-old is now hinting at retirement, but on his terms. In comments this week to veterans of Zimbabwe's independence war veterans, he didn't offer a possible time frame.
Barry Williams Remembers His TV Mom, 'Brady Bunch' Star Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson, who played the matriarch on The Brady Bunch, has died at the age of 82. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Barry Williams, who played the part of the eldest Brady child, Greg.
In 'Lion,' A Man Uses Google Earth To Search For His Family
by Bob Mondello
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Lion, a dramatic true story starring Dev Patel as a man who uses Google Earth to search for his family.
Holiday Shoppers Expected To Spend Most Money Online
by Sonari Glinton
Early indications are that Black Friday will be healthy for retailers, But analysts say the Black Friday fever has broken. Almost all the growth in holiday retail sales are in online and mobile shopping. One in six holiday dollars will be spent online giving consumers more bargaining power.
In Conservative Poland, People Pushed Back In Battle Over Aborton Rights
by Joanna Kakissis
Poland has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, but the right-wing government failed in a recent attempt to make them tougher as the public pushed back.
NPR Listeners Give Thanks To Their Favorite Musicians
NPR listeners tell us about a musician they are grateful for in 2016 — from legendary singers Prince, Sharon Brown and Leonard Cohen, to pop-gospel musician Shaina Taub.
College Football Fans Abroad Prepare For Thanksgiving Weekend Games
There's no day bigger than the Saturday after Thanksgiving for college football rivalries. Even fans abroad make a point of tuning in. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with a Michigan fan in London and an Ohio State fan in the Netherlands about their matchup.
Encore: For 100 Years, Celery And Olives Were Thanksgiving Mainstays
Celery and olives were two mainstays of the Thanksgiving table for about 100 years, starting in the late 1800s. Hilary Sargent wrote about this tradition for Boston.com and spoke with us about it in 2014. On this holiday, we revisit that conversation. This story originally aired on Nov. 27, 2014 on All Things Considered.