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Morning news brief
by Michel Martin
Israelis protest Netanyahu government after bodies of six hostages recovered. Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics. A look at Harris and Trump plans to tackle high housing costs.
Metallica launches 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' competition for marching bands
by Michel Martin
Metallica has launched a competition they are calling "For Whom the Band Tolls!" More than 450 colleges and high schools are competing for tens of thousands of dollars in prizes.
K-pop fans get 'enlistment depression' as last BTS members join bandmates in military
Fans of the K-pop supergroup BTS are experiencing "enlistment depression" now that all of its members are undergoing 18 months of compulsory military service in South Korea.
The special counsel has asked the Supreme Court to decide whether Trump has immunity
The Supreme Court has been asked to fast track a case that centers on whether former President Donald Trump should be shielded from criminal prosecution.
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman discusses Zelenskyy's push for more U.S. aid
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin talks with retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for additional U.S. aid to fight Russia.
Harvard's president still has significant public support after controversial hearing
by Tovia Smith
The presidents of three universities have faced criticism following a controversial hearing last week on antisemitism on college campuses. But Harvard's president still has significant public support.
Centrist reformer Donald Tusk takes over as prime minister of Poland
Centrist Donald Tusk has been appointed Poland's new prime minister, taking over after eight years of rule by the right wing Law and Justice Party, which lost October's national election.
UK's Parliament votes on plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda
UK's parliament votes Tuesday on revisions to a controversial plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces revolt from hardliners in his own party.
Paris is cleaning up the Seine River in preparation for the 2024 Olympics
by Eleanor Beardsley
Paris, host of the 2024 Olympics, intends to use the Seine River for opening ceremonies and swimming events. But cleaning up the river is a major undertaking.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is in Washigton to make plea to Congress for funding
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes to Washington to meet President Biden. Together, they'll make a last-ditch plea to Congress for aid as funding has stalled.
Texas Supreme Court rules against woman who challenged state's abortion restrictions
by Michel Martin
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against Kate Cox, a pregnant woman who challenged the state's abortion restrictions. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with her attorney, Molly Duane.
Palestinian writer and psychologist discusses dangers of dehumanizing Palestinians
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Palestinian American writer and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan about the dangers of dehumanizing the Palestinian people.
U.S. Department of Labor to report on November's inflation rate
The Labor Department reports on November's inflation rate this morning. It comes just ahead of a Federal Reserve rate-setting meeting.