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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."
Fla. woman sues the maker of Velveeta's microwaveable mac and cheese cups
Amanda Ramirez claims it takes longer to make than the advertised 3.5 minutes and longer if you consider tearing off the lid, pouring in water and stirring the cheese sauce. She's seeking $5 million.
News brief: China protests, Congress' lame duck agenda, Georgia runoff
People in China protest the government's COVID lockdown. Democrats rush to pass bills before Republicans take over the House. Voting starts in Georgia in a runoff for the final unresolved Senate seat.
Pop star Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship
President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.
Doctors normally prescribe medicine and now some are prescribing meals
by Allison Aubrey
A study finds medically tailored healthy meal delivery reduces the risk of patients ending up back in the hospital. These meal programs are benefiting people with diet-related conditions.
This year's holiday season is making infectious disease doctors very nervous
Looming over the holiday season this winter are three viruses instead of two: RSV, COVID and flu.
Federal authorities investigate a case about false threats of school shootings
by Odette Yousef
One individual may be responsible for hundreds of false reports of active shooters across the U.S. The hoaxes have raised awareness of "swatting," and how it may be a national security threat.
Georgia voters cast ballots in the country's last unresolved U.S. Senate race
Voters in Georgia are heading to the polls in the runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat. The race is between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.
A shrinking Lake Powell is causing costly problems for Page, Arizona
by Alex Hager
Big cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas that rely on the Colorado River have money to find water elsewhere. But an Arizona town on the shore of Lake Powell is also struggling with its water supply.
The debate dividing America: Is it too early to put up Christmas lights?
Now that Thanksgiving is over, when do Americans like to hang up Christmas lights?
Can Biden push gun control legislation through Congress before the end of the year?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with gun control expert Robert Spitzer about President Biden's push for an assault-style weapons ban after recent mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia.
Ahead of next year's divided Congress, Democrats have much work to do
Republicans will take control of the House in January but the Senate will remain under Democratic control. Until then, Democrats have a lot to do in the lame duck session.
At the World Cup, there's a week left in the opening group stage
Nearly every national team has a chance to advance to the knockout round. The U.S. soccer federation displayed the Iranian flag in solidarity with protesters in Iran. Iran's government protested.