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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."
Former members of Twitter's safety council voice concerns over Musk's acquisition
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Eirliani Abdul Rahman and Anne Collier, ex-members of Twitter's Trust and Safety Council. They say under Elon Musk, Twitter lost sight of its commitment to protect users.
World Cup dreams end for Brazil's superstar Neymar
Brazil lost to Croatia in Friday's quarterfinals. As Neymar was leaving the pitch in tears after his team's exit, the son Croatian striker Ivan Perisic hugged Neymar — trying to comfort him.
Would you pay $114,000 for a pair of jeans?
That's what the buyer shelled out for a pair of heavy-duty miner's pants at an auction last week in Reno, Nev. They were found in an 1857 shipwreck, making them the oldest pair of jeans in the world.
Artemis I returns from the moon with hopes to get astronauts back there soon
by Brendan Byrne
NASA's Artemis mission came to an end on Sunday when the Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. It ended a monthlong uncrewed mission to lunar orbit and back.
Griner-Bout prisoner swap disappoints many on the African continent
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Liberian journalist Massa Washington about the role that Viktor Bout, known as the Merchant of Death played in conflicts in Africa, and what his release means for victims.
'The Swimmers' is a biographical drama about 2 sisters who flee Syria
The Netflix film The Swimmers is the story of Yusra and Sara Mardini, sisters and elite swimmers who flee Syria during the civil war. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Nathalie Issa, who plays Yusra.
World central bankers are set to take new steps in their battle with inflation
NPR's A Martinez talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the Federal Reserve's plans to approve another rate hike this week. The European Central Bank is preparing to do the same.
Doctors warn that heart attacks spike this time of year
by Allison Aubrey
We know viruses are on the rise as we head into the holiday season, but cardiologists want us to know that there is also an increased risk of heart attacks at this time of year.
Portland finds it's hard to disentangle the rise in crime from the housing crisis
by Katia Riddle
In Portland, Ore., officials are responding to business owners' concerns about crime and public safety, in part, by targeting homeless encampments.
At a Mass. mobile home park, residents are evicted for a new housing development
by Simon Rios
Residents of mobile home parks are losing their places to live as new investors buy up park land for redevelopment. Residents typically own their homes, but not the land they sit on.
After Griner's release, Fogel's family hopes he's released from Russia soon
by Julia Zenkevich
With WNBA star Brittney Griner back home after being in Russian custody, Marc Fogel's family hopes they're one step closer to seeing him again. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Dec. 11, 2022.)
Legislation in Texas would limit access to drag show performances
by Lilly Quiroz
One bill in the Texas legislature seeks to strictly regulate drag shows and another proposed piece of legislation would limit who can attend them.