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What if the NFL Playoffs were scripted? These would be the top storylines
by John Ketchum
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Tom Grossi about his "If the NFL Was Scripted" series and the characters and storylines viewers should be watching for in the NFL playoffs.
This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love
by Gurjit Kaur
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.
Remembering Barbara Taylor Bradford, best-selling author of 'A Woman of Substance'
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the author of A Woman of Substance and dozens of other best-selling novels, has died. She was 91.
Churches in America are having a hard time finding pastors
American religious institutions are facing a crisis: they don't have enough clergy to lead congregations, particularly in rural areas.
Despite Trump's reelection, climate diplomat John Podesta says climate work continues
by Mallory Yu
The United Nations' annual climate conference, COP 29, has wrapped. The goal was to raise money from to help developing nations cut climate pollution and prepare for future threats.
Taiwan is awaiting a second Trump term with trepidation
by Emily Feng
The U.S. appears looks like Taiwan's most important security guarantor against neighboring China — though President-elect Trump has signaled he will be tough on both China and on Taiwan.
What Marco Rubio's State Department appointment could mean for Latin America
by Eyder Peralta
Sen. Marco Rubio has spent much of his time focused on Latin America, so odds are if he's confirmed as secretary of state, Latin America will become more of a priority.
With Rafael Nadal retiring, what's the future of men's professional tennis?
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sports journalist Reem Abulleil, Rafael Nadal's impact on men's tennis and what the sport could look like as top players retire.
Gus, the presumably lost emperor penguin, heads home
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
In early November, an emperor penguin washed up in Western Australia -- the furthest north the species has ever been recorded. After a period of rehabilitation, Gus is headed home to Antarctica.