Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
Holidays are a perfect time for hackers to test individuals', companies' defenses
Shoppers and retailers alike are at heightened risk of fraud and cyberattacks during the holiday season.
Why some nominees for Trump's Cabinet are either Fox hosts or guests of the network
NPR's Michel Martin asks author and CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter about President-elect Trump's relationship with Fox News, which has served as a platform for many of his nominees.
Hungry pigs are a solution to keeping pumpkins out of landfills
There's a growing movement to keep the millions of pounds of pumpkins that serve as Jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween out of landfills, where they generate climate warming methane.
Abortion rights advocates are celebrating a victory in Wyoming
A judge recently struck down Wyoming's ban on abortions, citing a state constitutional amendment championed by the state's Republicans in 2012.
The history behind NFL games being played on Thanksgiving Day
The NFL's Detroit Lions have hosted a home game almost every Thanksgiving since 1934. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to sportswriter Bill Morris about how the tradition was born.
The story behind the Thanksgiving po' boy
A New Orleans Chef keeps up the tradition of a Thanksgiving Po Boy, the perfect holiday sandwich.
A study of dinosaur droppings shows how they came to rule the Earth
Researchers have conducted what could be the largest study ever of dinosaur poop. The findings shed new light on how dinosaur's diets allowed them to dominate the planet.
36 Thanksgiving movies to feast on, recommended by Brande Victorian
NPR's A Martinez talks to journalist Brande Victorian about her favorite holiday movies. She wrote a piece for "The Hollywood Reporter" entitled: "36 Thanksgiving Movies to feast on this Season."
Officials in Mexico are monitoring Trump's comments on proposed tariffs
How would Donald Trump's proposed tariffs affect trade and relations between the U.S. and Mexico? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Mexico's Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán.
You might be surprised to hear how the word pecan is supposed to be pronounced
How do you pronounce pecan? Is it pee-CAN? Pee-CON? Why does it matter?