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Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler
Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable.
Trump's Proposed Muslim Registry Echoes Bush-Era Program
If the Trump administration decides to implement a registry for Muslims entering the United States, it has a model: the U.S. put a registration system in place after 9/11. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Muzaffar Chishti, director of the Migration Policy Institute at the NYU School of Law, about the impact of that system.
Obama Administration Races To Shore Up Iran Nuclear Deal
by Michele Kelemen
The Obama administration has little time left to shore up the Iran nuclear deal, a key part of the president's legacy at risk with the incoming Trump administration. Critics of the deal are watching.
Commentary: Native American Writer On Support Of Standing Rock
Native American writer Tanaya Winder has been thinking about the Thanksgiving story of Pilgrims and Indians, especially as the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in North Dakota continue.
Tens Of Thousands Evacuate As Wildfires Rage In Haifa, Israel
by Daniel Estrin
Tens of thousands of people in the Israeli city of Haifa are evacuating their homes as military reservists, police, firefighters and even allied nations join forces to battle a wildfire threatening Israel's third largest city.
Right-Wing Extremist Convicted Of Murdering U.K. Lawmaker Jo Cox
A British man was sentenced to life for the murder of Cox in June. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Caroline Flint, a friend who served alongside Cox in the U.K. Parliament, for reaction to the verdict.
Holiday Movie Preview: Lightsabers, Musicals And Jackie
by Bob Mondello
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello has a preview of the would-be awards contenders and blockbusters Hollywood will be opening as the rest of us open presents.
TV Chef Alton Brown Shares Tips On The Science Of Thanksgiving Dinner
There are tons of tips on how to cook that Thanksgiving dinner, many of them rooted in science. Alton Brown, the showman of food TV, runs through why we stuff the turkey after it's cooked, why gravy should be kept in a thermos, and why canned cranberries are the devil.
Plymouth Plantation Museum Showcases Music Of Pilgrims And Native Americans
by Neda Ulaby
The first Thanksgiving most likely took place in 1621 at Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Plymouth Plantation, a living history museum, recently showcased the spiritual music of both the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians.
Clean Energy Analyst: Renewables Are 'Here To Stay' Under Trump Presidency
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director of energy and sustainability at the University of California, Davis, about the future of renewable energy under the Trump administration.
Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Continue On Thanksgiving Day
by Doualy Xaykaothao
Opponents of a 1,200-mile oil pipeline from North Dakota are marking this Thanksgiving Day at the site of a planned river crossing near Lake Oahe. Protesters say the pipeline could damage local drinking water sources and Native American heritage sites. The pipeline's developers say the project will have big economic benefits.
Emergency Rooms Experience Spike In Football Injuries On Thanksgiving
For a lot of families, one of the rituals of Thanksgiving is playing a little backyard football. That may be why football injuries at the emergency room spike on Thanksgiving every year. FiveThirtyEight reporter Ben Casselman dug into the numbers.
Researchers Explore The Struggle Of Recognizing Faces
by Shankar Vedantam
Being able to recognize faces is a crucial part of life. But why are some of us so good or bad at it, and how skilled at it are we on average? The answers might surprise you.