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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
The Reasons For A Space Force
David Greene speaks with Col. Terry Virts, a former commander of the International Space Station, about the rationale for creating a sixth branch of the U.S. armed services called the Space Force.
Tesla Owner Implants Chip In Hand To Unlock Car
Ben Workman of Utah will never lose his keys again. He implanted a chip inside his hand that allows him to unlock his Tesla with just a wave.
Too Much Ice In Anchorage
by Nat Herz
Winter in Anchorage, Alaska, is defined by snow, but as the climate warms, recent winters have seen more ice. It's a trend that's led to safety concerns and new measures to cope.
Bus Driver Helps Reunite Lost Dogs With Owners
In Milwaukee, bus driver Jamie Grabowski found two lost dogs and took them onto her bus.
California Faces Crisis Of Homelessness
The federal government says homelessness has been rising for three years, and it's mostly because of California. NPR's Noel King talks to Erika Smith of the Los Angeles Times.
Meet The Group That Hikes Up A Mountain To Set Off Fireworks
by Abigail Beckman
A beloved New Year's Eve tradition in Colorado is watching fireworks shot off the top of Pikes Peak, one of the state's highest mountains.
News Brief: Homeless Crisis In LA, Netanyahu Primary Challenge, Zambia
Homelessness has reached crisis levels in Los Angeles. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a primary challenge and the State Department recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia.
The Year In Science News
by Joe Palca
We look at three noteworthy stories from the year in science news: acceptance of climate change, medical therapies to come from a new gene editing tool, and the first image of a black hole.
U.S. Recalls Ambassador To Zambia
by Eyder Peralta
The State Department has recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, who faced a backlash from the host government after defending LGBT rights.
Vanilla Struggles To Survive In Mexico
by Carrie Kahn
Vanilla, which has grown and exported to the world for centuries, may not be produced in Mexico much longer. Violence and robberies are the latest threat to this very profitable crop.
Rare Dolphin Species Makes A Comeback
Irrawaddy River Dolphins have been in steady decline for the last couple of decades — until this year. Daphne Willems of the Global River Dolphin Initiative for the World Wildlife Fund discusses.
How Pilots Interact With Automation
by David Schaper
Air travel is much safer today because of an increased reliance on automation. But experts say it's harder for pilots to take over when something goes wrong.