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'Zillow Gone Wild' brings wacky real estate listings to HGTV
by Chloe Veltman
Zillow Gone Wild started in 2020 as an Instagram account devoted to eccentric property listings. The show focuses on homes that defy everyday expectations in some way.
South Korean semiconductor makers are giving the U.S. data, but with some concern
by Anthony Kuhn
The White House is enlisting allies in its efforts to rebuild U.S. manufacturing capacity in the high-tech sector. South Korean semiconductor makers are playing along, but with some misgivings.
How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Annika Silva-Leander, the lead writer of the International IDEA's report that designated the U.S as a "backsliding democracy."
A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen
by Jackie Northam
The Biden administration has promised to help end the war in Yemen, but it continues to approve weapons sales to the Saudi government that is blamed for prolonging the war.
Venezuelan opposition is regrouping after the ruling party dominated election
by John Otis
After boycotting elections for years, Venezuela's opposition chose to participate in state and regional elections this week. The ruling Socialist Party won overwhelmingly.
How a meatpacking plant sent 2 towns down very different economic paths
by David Condos
40 years ago, two Great Plains towns were sent on very different paths. While a meatpacking plant has allowed one town to prosper, another regrets that its former leaders once feared change.
A peek at some of the 30 films that are opening this holiday season
by Bob Mondello
More than 30 films are opening between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. Here's a selective peek at all the wanna-be blockbusters and awards contenders that Hollywood has wrapped up for the holidays.
Encore: Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on Germany and the world
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what the politician's departure means for Germany and the world.
Encore: 50 years ago, 'The Electric Company' used comedy to help kids' reading skills
by Elizabeth Blair
50 years ago, The Electric Company premiered its first broadcast. The public broadcasting show aimed to use sketch comedy and animated shorts to teach kids to read.
The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving
The Mashpee Wampanoag first encountered the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower ship in 1620. They say much is missing from the often-told Thanksgiving story.
Ahmaud's father Marcus Arbery and family attorney Ben Crump talk about trial outcome
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Marcus Arbery, the father of Ahmaud Arbery, and attorney Ben Crump about the guilty verdicts reached in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud.