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Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.
So much of the holiday season is about finding a balance between bright lights and dark nights. Sixpence None the Richer's music finds depth in the in-between.
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A new exhibit honoring Vietnam Prisoners of War is now on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
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Central Florida Public Media
A law was passed to give Florida kids more access to healthcare, but 2 years later medically fragile kids are still waiting.
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NPR's Miles Parks talks with political scientists Charlie Hunt and Jaci Kettler about their podcast "Scandalized" which unpacks political scandals from American history.
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Cartagena, Colombia, is set to ban its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric buggies — a move dividing the historic city over tradition, tourism, and animal welfare. -
A week after a deadly mass shooting, Australia marks an official day of reflection to honor the 15 people killed by gunmen.
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Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas. -
Budget cuts threaten the future of an Amsterdam-based journalism outlet informing people in Sudan about war, genocide, and how to survive.
