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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."
Mobile home residents buy their park, protecting themselves from eviction
by Simon Rios
Mobile home park residents often face eviction when parks are sold. Some states give residents first rights to buy them, and a nonprofit helps with financing. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 12, 2022.)
TV's favorite foul-mouthed kids from 'South Park' celebrated a big anniversary
The animated television series South Park celebrated its 25th anniversary over the summer. The show actually began as a student film that satirized Christmas.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr supports a total ban on TikTok
More than a dozen states have banned Tiktok from government devices over security concerns. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr about the issues with the social media app.
You've heard about the 12 days of Christmas. In some cultures, they celebrate 9
by Carmen Molina Acosta
In Columbia the days leading up to Christmas are known as the novena, a time for prayer, music and celebration. We hear how one family carries out the tradition.
Why Christmas in Ukraine may be celebrated on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7
by Tim Mak
Even the day that Christmas falls on is a matter of vigorous dispute in Ukraine. In the context of the ongoing war with Russia, the question has taken on new meaning.
The winter holidays are once again colliding with a surge in illnesses
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID Response coordinator, about COVID, flu, RSV and what Americans need to know to stay healthy during the holiday season.
The Taliban continue eroding the rights and visibility of Afghan women and girls
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Afghan women's rights advocate Naheed Farid about the Taliban ban on university education for women. She was shocked by the decision to end higher education for women.
A woman who's helped save millions of lives is being celebrated in her hometown
Roanoke, Va., is unveiling plans for a statue of Henrietta Lacks, who died of cancer in 1951. Cell samples taken from her without her knowledge have been used to study cancer and develop vaccines.
Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog
by Michaeleen Doucleff