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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."
Morning news brief
by Asma Khalid
Church leaders in Bethlehem canceled Christmas celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war. The Biden reelection campaign is already facing headwinds. Congress officially wrapped up 2023 business.
Streaming, AI and world events have transformed sports reporting
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to sports media expert Keith Strudler about how sports journalism is changing.
Nelson Mandela's former chef publishes a cookbook of his best-loved recipes
by Kate Bartlett
It's been 10 years since South Africa's first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela's former personal chef describes how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas Day.
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.
Morning news brief
U.N. Security Council deadlocked on possible ceasefire in Gaza. Violent online rhetoric heats up after Colorado ballot ruling on Trump. Michigan leaders say they need help with Chicago migrant crisis.
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades. The prime minister is struggling with allegations that ruling party politicians violated political finance laws.
Actor Ryan Gosling releases holiday version of 'I'm Just Ken'
by A Martínez
What does a man whose job is just to "beach" do in a winter wonderland? For actor Ryan Gosling, it's an opportunity to release a holiday version of his song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie."
Picking out a Christmas tree for this mom and son is a literal race against the clock
by Rachel Martin
In a nod to fond family traditions, a mother and son in upstate New York literally race to pick out a Christmas tree each year.