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Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.

Survivors of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires say they're in the crosshairs of the White House v. California political battle over aid. It's making it difficult for some to recover let alone rebuild.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Benoît Morenne about how billionaire Paul Singer could benefit from the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.

“At every turn, getting knocked down is met with getting back up. I think that’s the real celebration.”

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Randa Slim of the Stimson Center about how the latest round of retaliatory strikes from Iran and Israel could affect the peace talks between the U.S. and Tehran.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the NBA Finals and the World Cup.

The U.S. and Iran continue working toward a peace deal after a week of increase hostilities, President Trump's reaction to new inflation numbers and a birthday fighting cage behind the White House.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about President Trump's new nominee to oversee the U.S. intelligence community.

Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change.

President Trump's mass deportation efforts will skip farms, hotels, and restaurants for the time being.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off over the economy, abortion, foreign policy and immigration.

Families can still benefit even if their children aren't eligible for the free $1,000 contribution from the federal government.

A T-rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest specimens was sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder. But many aren't happy about it.

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.

The contours of the midterms are coming into focus and there appears to be strategic daylight between the administration and Congressional Republicans on what to run on.

A little-noticed provision in a new Florida transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state's market. A journalist explains his reporting on the contributions behind it.

Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.

Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

Any contact with law enforcement can now have major consequences for immigrants caught up in the Trump administration's crackdown. This has been especially tough for foreign students.

We look at the political fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination, as well as the possibility of a government shutdown as Congress considers President Trump's budget.

Investigators have identified the last remaining Bear Brook murder victim. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jason Moon of New Hampshire Public Radio about the case and the latest discovery.

While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.

President Trump pardoned a corrupt, former Virginia sheriff last week, saying he was a victim of the Biden administration. But as NPR's Frank Langfitt reports, many of the sheriff's constituents oppose the pardon.

Will this year's midterm elections be fair? It seems like a simple question, but many state and local voting officials from both parties are worried about the possibility of federal interference.

Hungarian American experts say Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary is a win for democracy, a warning for Trump and a lesson for Democrats and Republicans.