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U.S. and Ukrainian officials are negotiating a contentious peace plan in Geneva that would require major concessions from Kyiv.

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Are we entering a new nuclear arms race?

Yaroslav Trofimov of The Wall Street Journal explains why he thinks that the U.S., Russia, and China have entered a new nuclear race.

Duration:00:03:51

What film has become your family's holiday ritual?

NPR's Stephen Thompson and Kathryn Fink talk about the movies their families return to every holiday season and why those traditions stick.

Duration:00:09:43

Why do we get goosebumps? A podcast tries to answer science's surprising questions

Hakeem Oluseyi, host of NOVA and GBH's podcast Particles of Thought, breaks down how his show tackles some of science's biggest and strangest questions.

Duration:00:06:01

Looking at Michelle Wu's vision for Boston to test a new model for Democratic leadership

After Zohran Mamdani's win in New York, many are asking if charismatic, progressive mayors can save the Democratic Party. Looking at Michelle Wu's record in Boston, along with Mamdani's campaign, offers some insights into what is energizing voters.

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The Mount Rushmore we know wasn't the one originally planned

Matthew Davis, author of a Mount Rushmore biography, explains how four presidents ended up on a mountain that was never meant to honor them.

Duration:00:06:09

Rep. Greene's resignation triggers uncertainty as voters weigh her break with Trump

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning after a break with President Trump made a primary fight inevitable, says Georgia Public Broadcasting reporter Sarah Kallis.

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At COP30, nations agree on adaptation funding but remain split on emissions

Global climate talks in Brazil wrapped up with a deal to increase funding for countries hit by warming but no plan to phase out fossil fuels.

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Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science

This week a CDC website briefly suggested a vaccine–autism link, prompting experts to urge the public to rely on credible medical guidance.

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Across Europe, the left searches for its next 'Mamdani'

The New York mayor-elect's unexpected victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country's version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.

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Is it really a good idea to assign homework?

Education reporter Holly Korbey and writer Elizabeth Matthew explore why some schools are scaling back homework and whether it helps or hurts students

Duration:00:07:58

How one group is turning mushroom's bioelectricity into music

Bionic and the Wires is a band that makes music by turning the electrical activity of fungi into playable sounds.

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How do producers shape the stories you hear?

NPR's Jonaki Mehta and Matt Ozug talk about what producers actually do on the radio and how they shape the news listeners hear every day.

Duration:00:08:56

The Saudi crown prince's U.S. trip is drawing scrutiny from 9/11 families

Brett Eagleson, whose father died on 9/11, discusses how families of the victims reacted to the Saudi crown prince's visit to the United States.

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Ukrainians reacts to a proposed peace plan that appears to favor Russia

Ukraine is under increasing pressure to agree to a peace deal American and Russian negotiators developed.

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After break with Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign

Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an "America First" conservative who has clashed with President Trump and her party, said Friday she would resign from Congress Jan. 5, 2026.

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Trump and Mamdani appeared friendly in meeting despite previous political sparring

President Trump met Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office after weeks of fiery rhetoric. Mamdani called the meeting productive.

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Zelenskyy suggests that Ukraine's relationship with U.S. is at risk over peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country must choose between "dignity" and U.S. support as peace deal deadline looms.

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Coast Guard changes course, reclassifies swastikas and nooses as hate symbols

The Coast Guard is reacting to reports that it had downgraded swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols in its new harassment manual. A new policy debuted overnight.

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Jazz group Snarky Puppy collaborates with Metropole Orkest for new live album