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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.
What the freezing weather means for holiday football games
NPR's Juana Summers talks with WGN reporter Larry Hawley about the freezing weather conditions for Saturday's Chicago Bears game.
With reservoirs at low levels, the federal government cuts water deliveries
by Alex Hager
The two largest reservoirs in the U.S., Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at low levels and electricity generation is at risk. The federal government cut water deliveries and wants states to cut more.
Union organizing soared in 2022, but companies pushed back
Union organizing soared in 2022, but companies pushed back to stop the momentum.
Winter weather challenges Americans across the country
by David Schaper
The very big, very cold storm is challenging Americans in many states.
Movie Review: 'Living' and 'A Man Called Otto'
by Bob Mondello
Two new films about men who find flexibility late in life, "Living" and "A Man Called Otto," are remakes of acclaimed foreign films: Director Akira Kurosawa's "Ikuru" and Sweden's "A Man Called Ove."
Boston architects build climate-ready gingerbread houses in annual competition
by Barbara Moran
Boston architects have an annual gingerbread house competition, and 2022's theme is climate change. The climate-ready gingerbread houses include chocolate solar panels and rising sugary seas.
Writer on how his book set in 1940s Los Angeles parallels today's illiberal democracy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Antony Marra about his book, "Mercury Pictures Presents."
Writer Rax King on her favorite book, 'Dancing Queen' by Lisa Carver
NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer Rax King about one of her favorite books, "Dancing Queen" by Lisa Carver.
Americans are under a lot of stress, but there are ways to manage it
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Americans are understandably stressed and anxious about a range of things, such as inflation, politics and war. But psychologists say research offers a host of ways to manage anxiety.
Jan. 6 committee winds down with the release of its full report
by Claudia Grisales
After a probe that lasted over a year, the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack is winding down with the release of its full report, seen as one of its final duties.