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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.
In His New Book, Declan Walsh Tells Story Of Pakistan Through Lives Of 9 Individuals
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Declan Walsh about his new book, The Nine Lives of Pakistan, and how Pakistan has survived decades of political and military crises.
Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future
Researchers say fall leaves may start falling a few days earlier in the future and it could have global implications for climate change.
Results Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Questioned After AstraZeneca Admits A Mistake
by Joe Palca
After admitting the preliminary results of the clinical trial were a mistake, AstraZeneca is now facing many questions about the coronavirus vaccine it has developed with the University of Oxford.
Mayor Of Denver Travels For Thanksgiving In Violation Of His Own Recommendations
by Ana Campbell
Denver mayor is the latest politician to come under fire for flouting his health safety recommendations — he flew to Mississippi for Thanksgiving despite asking Coloradans not to travel.
Play It Forward: Thanksgiving Edition, Pt.1
This Thanksgiving, some musicians, including the Indigo Girls, Kae Tempest and Lianne La Havas, talk about the artists they are thankful for in a musical chain of gratitude.
International Students On How To Get Trough Holiday Season While Away From Family
by Brianna Scott
Many college students decided not to go home for Thanksgiving this year. Being away from family can be tough. International students know this hardship well and share tips on how to get through it.
Supreme Court Bars New York's Pandemic-Related Restriction On Religious Gatherings
by Brian Mann
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down some of New York state's strictest limits on religious gatherings that were designed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Andrew Weissmann, Ex-Mueller Deputy, On Pardon Granted To Michael Flynn
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrew Weissmann, who was one of the lead prosecutors on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team, about the pardon granted to Michael Flynn.
France Considers A Law To Curb What It Views As Islamist Extremism
by Eleanor Beardsley
To the dismay of many French Muslims, President Emmanuel Macron is pushing a law to tighten oversight of mosques, arguing that a phenomenon that he calls Islamist separatism is leading to terrorism.
Holiday Film Preview: What To Watch Now And What To Expect Next Year
by Bob Mondello
NPR offers an expanded holiday film preview to cover the movies that have had their releases delayed into January and February 2021.
Planetary Scientists Say It's Time To Explore Venus
by Geoff Brumfiel
Three missions from Earth are currently headed to Mars. But some scientists are saying it's time to go to Venus, despite all the challenges in heading to Earth's toxic, volcanic planetary neighbor.
Legendary Soccer Player Diego Maradona Dies At 60
by Philip Reeves
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at age 60. NPR remembers his life and legacy.