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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The attorney general pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy, and may not last.
Working-class Americans inhale private jet fumes
by Caleigh Wells
Private jet flights increased during the pandemic, including at one airport in the Los Angeles area that caters to wealthy travelers. Now, working-class residents are inhaling the fumes.
How the James Webb Space Telescope transformed astronomy this year
One year after the James Webb Space Telescope launch, astronomers round up some of the telescope's most exciting discoveries.
Encore: Author Erica Perl on her book, 'The Ninth Night of Hanukkah'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Erica Perl about her book, "The Ninth Night of Hanukkah," which shares the story of two kids inspired to start a new unusual tradition.
The National Security Agency revamps its museum, revealing secrets
by Jenna McLaughlin
Before the mid-70's, many Americans didn't know the National Security Agency existed. The agency revamped its museum and some of the secrets exposed are surprising some national security experts.
Encore: How chefs helped feed migrants bused to D.C. from the southern border
by Gus Contreras
When migrants from the southern border started getting bused to Washington, D.C., a couple of local chefs stepped up to help feed them.
Encore: Researchers in Brazil credit scientific discoveries to the power of sound
by Kirk Siegler
The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet. Scientists there say the best way to experience it may be with your ears.
COVID infections surge in Beijing causing hospital shortages
by Emily Feng
Hospital staff and space are short in Beijing as a surge in COVID infections overwhelms China.
How to make space for fun in life
by Julia Furlan
NPR's Julia Furlan talks with Catherine Price, author of "The Power of Fun" for an episode of Life Kit about differentiating between true and fake fun and creating more fun in life.
A look at the year social media companies had
by Shannon Bond
From Facebook's troubled pivot to the metaverse to Twitter's management chaos to industry-wide layoffs, social media companies had a rocky 2022.
2022 has seen celebrity gossip become mainstream news. But why?
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Vox culture reporter Constance Grady about the stories that dominated pop culture and more.
Holiday lights take a special meaning deep in the Adirondack Mountains
by Brian Mann
A natural history museum in New York has created a lush space of holiday lights in the snowy woods on the bank of the Raquette River.
What comes after the final Jan. 6 report could be a question of not just law, but also politics
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with former DOJ official Harry Litman, about the final report of the House Committee investigating the attack on the Capitol.