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National

2 Democrats running for governorships say their party's future lies in the states

7:12am December 25, 2024

by Asma Khalid

Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are two Democrats vying for governorships in New Jersey and Virginia as Republicans prepare to take over federal control in Congress and the White House.

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Arts

WWII's only Women's Army Corps unit of color featured in 'The Six Triple Eight'

by Michel Martin

Michel Martin speaks with filmmaker Tyler Perry and actor Kerry Washington about their film based on World War II's only Women's Army Corps unit of color.

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World News

Ukrainians fighting to stabilize thin defensive lines in the east

by Brian Mann

Pokrovsk is facing one of the fiercest battles in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces are battling to hold the key hub, but commanders admit the Russians have more troops and firepower.

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Amazon workers strike ahead of the holiday shopping rush

by Michel Martin

Amazon drivers and warehouse workers at multiple locations across the U.S. have been joining picket lines, pressing the retail giant to recognize their unions during the holiday shopping rush.

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Economy

With Trump proposing new tariffs, we look at a cautionary tale from U.S. history

With broad new tariffs promised, we look back at the most infamous case of broad tariffs in U.S. history — the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. It did not end well.

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Do dogs need sweaters?

It's December, so depending on where you live, you may be seeing a lot more dogs in sweaters. But do they really need them? Morning Edition investigates.

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National

Government faces shutdown after stop-gap funding bill fails on House floor

by Steve Inskeep

Federal agencies run out of money at midnight tonight and lawmakers are scrambling to pass legislation before the deadline.

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World News

Stephen Rapp discusses holding the former Syrian regime accountable for atrocities

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Stephen Rapp, a former U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, on his trip to Syria to help preserve evidence from mass graves.

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Arts

Liza Corsillo offers tips on buying gifts for dads

Liza Corsillo, a senior writer at "The Strategist," has some tips on buying gifts for dads.

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World News

Hear the latest on developments in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime

by Steve Inskeep

Syria's new rulers are forming a government after more than half a century of dictatorship under former leader Bashar al-Assad and his father.

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National

How Elon Musk helped to hold up a federal stop-gap funding plan

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with GOP strategist Tricia McLaughlin about how incoming presidential advisor Elon Musk helped hold up a federal spending deal, showcasing his growing political influence.

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Arts

Couple remembers how they got engaged when Chistmas and Hanukkah fell on the same day

by Max Jungreis

Hanukkah and Christmas begin on the same day in 2024, a rare occurrence. The last time it happened was a very special date for spouses Rob and Erica Walker.

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National

Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses U.S. diplomacy and her foreign service career

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to the U.N., about her career in foreign service and American diplomacy.

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