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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
A Look At Biden's Cabinet Picks
NPR's Michel Martin discusses President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet picks — and the debate emerging within the Democratic Party over them — with attorney Spencer Overton and speechwriter David Sirota.
The Tough Road To Rebuild A Historic Cabin, Memories After Wildfire Ruin
by Sharon McNary
A wildfire destroyed historic cabins in the Angeles National Forest in September. For some families, these homes were their ties to the past.
The U.S. And Equitable Access To Menstruation Products
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of Period Equity about where the U.S. stands on providing free menstruation products nationally and how the pandemic has affected access to them.
Ahead Of Holidays, Demand Increases At Maryland Food Bank
NPR's Michel Martin checks in with Lisa Goldberg, Vice President of the Board of Directors at Nourish Now, a Maryland-based nonprofit food bank, about how operations are going during the holidays.
Employment Brings Relief To Food-Insecure Illinois Family
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Illinois artist and mother of three Ja Nelle Pleasure, who has recently experienced food insecurity, about how she is feeding her family this winter.
Border Crossings, Expulsions Surge During Pandemic
by Alisa Reznick
The U.S.-Mexico border remains largely closed to migrants because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the number of illegal border crossings is way up — and so are expulsions.
For Rats That Coat Themselves In Poison, These Rodents Are Surprisingly Cuddly
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Pay It Forward: How A Car Sale Turned Into An Unexpected Act Of Kindness
by Stu Rushfield
This Thanksgiving weekend, NPR shares the story of a car sale in California with a hopeful twist.
Pittsburgh Food Bank CEO On Food Insecurity In The U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Lisa Scales, CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, about the challenge food banks are facing as the level of food insecurity in the U.S. continues to peak.
Genetic Gold Rush: How Supreme Court Heard A Case On Patenting Human Genome
by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
By the mid-2000s, an estimated 20% of the human genome had been turned into intellectual property. NPR shares the story of how the Supreme Court answered the question: Who do genes belong to?
Challenges Biden Might Face In Unifying Americans
by Asma Khalid
Joe Biden won the presidency by stitching together a broad coalition of voters — from former Republicans to young progressives. The question now is how will hold that support together as president.
Iran's Top Nuclear Scientist Assassinated Outside Of Capital City
by Peter Kenyon
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, one of Iran's top nuclear officials, has been assassinated. He was killed on Friday in a shooting outside Tehran. Iran's foreign minister has accused Israel of playing a role.