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Harris says she 'will not be silent' about humanitarian toll in Gaza
by Asma Khalid
In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."
TubaChristmas is celebrating its 50th brassy birthday
by Neda Ulaby
On the first TubaChristmas, around 300 musicians showed up at the ice skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, bearing their giant brass instruments. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 22, 2023.)
For people with special needs, visiting Santa can lead to sensory overload
Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country.
Tweens and teens have become a prime target for cosmetic and skin care ads
by Cori Yonge
Cosmetic and skin care companies have been doubling down on social media marketing directed at tweens and teens. Parents are left to figure out how to handle kids' desire for skin care products.
Christmas in Bethlehem is somber due to the Israel-Hamas war
There are about 200,000 Palestinian Christians who live in and around Bethlehem, the Galilee region and Gaza. Usually crowds pack into Manger Square for celebrations but this year the mood is subdued.
Wishing for a Christmas miracle? Odds of winning Powerball are not in your favor
The last time a person won Powerball on Christmas was 10 years ago. If you want to try your luck, the next Powerball drawing is Monday night. The jackpot is north of $630 million.
The National Basketball Association lists its Christmas Day scoring leaders
Lebron James tops the list. The four-time champion and 19 time all-star has scored a total of 460 points in his 17 Christmas Day games. Putting him 65 points ahead of the late Kobe Bryant.
In solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Bethlehem skips Christmas festivities
For how Palestinian Christians are navigating the Israel-Hamas war, NPR's Asma Khalid stays in touch with Rev. Munther Isaac in Bethlehem and Tamar Haddad in Jerusalem for updates.
The 'Morning Edition' holiday tradition: David Sedaris as Crumpet the Elf
It's become a Christmas classic on NPR — writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his hilarious holiday essay "Santaland Diaries."
A preview of the Christmas meals some airlines will be serving
Can holiday travelers expect a festive meal on the plane? To find out, we hear from the CEO of one of the largest airline caterers — and a food blogger who's had Christmas dinner at 30,000 feet.
Taylor Swift and her Swifties provide an economic boost for Kansas City
by Savannah Hawley-Bates
When Taylor Swift brought her tour to Kansas City and then started dating NFL star Travis Kelce, it helped boost the city's economy.