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Nick Offerman Shares His Love Of Woodworking In 'Good Clean Fun'
Comedian and actor Nick Offerman became a star as the Libertarian Ron Swanson in the hit sitcom, Parks and Recreation. He's also pretty good in the woodshop. In fact, building things out of wood is a serious passion. And he's written about it in his latest book, Good Clean Fun.
Bob Dylan To Skip Nobel Prize Ceremony In Stockholm
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with David Gaines, author of In Dylan Town: A Fan's Life, about the news that Bob Dylan will not attend the ceremony to collect his Nobel Prize in Literature.
The Son-In-Law Rises: Jared Kushner's Influence In The Trump Camp
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Sarah Ellison, writer at Vanity Fair, about the role of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in the president-elect's inner circle.
Democrats Struggle To Agree On Path Forward After Trump Victory
by Ailsa Chang
Still reeling from a disappointing election, congressional Democrats are trying to figure out a path forward. But there's disagreement about what that path looks like. House Democrats postponed their leadership elections amid discontent about the direction of their caucus. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are roiling about how best to connect with working class voters.
Obama Calls German Chancellor Angela Merkel 'His Closest Ally'
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
President Obama's last overseas tour takes him to Berlin on Thursday, where he'll meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel — the most prominent European leader standing against growing nationalist populism.
Fight Slows Down After Iraqi Forces Enter ISIS-Held City Of Mosul
by Alice Fordham
The Iraqi and U.S. offensive to try to force ISIS from the city of Mosul has been underway for nearly a month. But the fight for the city itself is just beginning.
For Republicans, Partial Obamacare Repeal Carries Political Risks
by Alison Kodjak
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act is politically dangerous for Republicans unless they can pass a replacement that covers many of the people who benefit from the health care law.
Construction Firms Consider Costs Of Trump's Border Wall
by Noel King
Concrete and construction firms along the U.S.-Mexico border are already crunching the numbers on what it would take to build a thousand mile wall. It is a huge undertaking.