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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
Russian President Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.
Being legally blind couldn't stop a man from running 3,000 miles across the U.S.
Jason Romero suffers from a rare eye condition that is causing him to go blind. He came to StoryCorps with his daughter Sofia to talk about how he made it through some depressing days.
'The Divided Dial' examines how right-wing radio spreads misinformation
A recent podcast series digs into the beginnings of conservative talk radio and tracks its rise. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Katie Thornton, the host of "The Divided Dial."
The Republican-controlled House will try again to elect a speaker
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives face another historic day without a speaker — while constituents in districts back home share their frustration with the stalemate.
Discontinued last summer, there's a Choco Taco for sale on eBay
Choco Taco is a waffle cone folded like taco shell, stuffed with vanilla ice cream, draped in fudge and sprinkled with peanuts. It'll be shipped to you for free, if you're willing to pay $25,000.
The holidays brought a special delivery for one Florida woman
Joan Donovan, 89, received her master's degree diploma. At 84 she had gotten her undergraduate degree. She wanted a master's in creative writing, but that school didn't offer it — she learned online.
Doctors say Damar Hamlin's neurological condition and function are intact
The physicians treating Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin say he's made a remarkable improvement following his collapse during Monday night's game, but remains in intensive care.
New U.S. border plan may lead more Cubans to attempt the risky journey by sea
by Greg Allen
Authorities in the Florida Keys are struggling to respond to a surge in migrants landing in boats from Haiti and Cuba. The largest numbers are from Cuba where economic conditions are desperate.
Court documents reveal details about the killings of 4 University of Idaho students
Suspect Bryan Kohberger made his first court Thursday in Moscow, Idaho. He faces murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students in November.
Morning news brief
The House heads into a fourth day without a speaker. Russia's president orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Injured Buffalo Bills player shows substantial improvement.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas this weekend
Friday is Christmas Eve for Orthodox Christians around the world. A member of the Orthodox faith in British Columbia, Canada, talks about her community's holiday traditions.
Northern California is experiencing a short break between significant rainfall
by Kate Wolffe
Sacramento was hit hard over New Year's weekend, followed by another deluge this week. And more rain is expected in the coming days.