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What Influence Could An Attorney General Jeff Sessions Have?
President-elect Donald Trump picked Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general. Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler discusses the next chapter for the Justice Department.
Vegans And Vegetarians Gather For A Different Type Of Thanksgiving
by Lakshmi Singh
Thanksgiving is all about the turkey dinner. At an animal sanctuary in Maryland, that means dinner with the turkeys, as diners and animal lovers share a vegan feast with the beasts.
German Chancellor Will Seek A Fourth Term
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most important voice for liberal democracy in Europe, announced on Sunday that she will run for another term in 2017.
Water Crisis Continues In Flint After Judge Orders Water Delivery
The state of Michigan is fighting a judge's order mandating water delivery to Flint residents who need it. Democrat state Sen. Jim Ananich of Flint discusses the controversy.
How Misspellings Caught A Spy
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee discusses his book The Spy Who Couldn't Spell, a real-life spy thriller about an American would-be traitor and the FBI agent hot on his trail.
Southern States Scrambling To Contain Wildfires
by Sam Whitehead
Wildfires continue to burn in five southern states. Some were intentionally set. Others were fueled by months of drought. Firefighters are struggling to get it all under control.
Remembering The Soulful Voice Of Sharon Jones
by Mandalit del Barco
Singer Sharon Jones came to define what was called the "neo-soul" movement and was known for her high-energy performances. Jones died Friday after a battle with cancer.
Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Fake News On Facebook
Some have criticized Facebook for being a platform that allowed fake news to spread. Following the criticism, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg released plans to combat fake news on the site.
'The Great Thanksgiving Listen': StoryCorps Asks Listeners To Record Conversations
StoryCorps has a mission to collect audio conversations. Founder Dave Isay is asking younger listeners to record Thanksgiving conversations with their elders using the StoryCorps app.
Barbershop Thanksgiving: Talking Politics At The Table
Civilities columnist Steven Petrow, NPR's Sam Sanders and Danielle Belton of The Root talk Thanksgiving: how to deal with family political arguments, and what's up with $66 collard greens?
Trump Victory Leaves U.N. Officials Hoping To Keep Climate Deal In Place
by Michele Kelemen
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson reflects on his time in office and shares his concerns about the incoming Trump administration and the anti-globalism movement elsewhere.