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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Jan. 6 committee winds down with the release of its full report
by Claudia Grisales
After a probe that lasted over a year, the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack is winding down with the release of its full report, seen as one of its final duties.
Kevin McCarthy is still short votes to become Speaker. What could happen next?
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Associated Press congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro about Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for speakership and how he plans to entice GOP holdouts.
Madrid students bring joy — and money — to people all over Spain
The traditional Spanish Christmas Lottery happens every Dec. 22. Madrid students bring joy, and sometimes a lot of money, to people all over Spain. Its top prize is known as "El Gordo."
Syrian refugees in Turkey face racist attacks and the fear of deportation
by Fatma Tanis
Syrian refugees found refuge in southern Turkey, even building businesses that help the local economy. But now the political winds are shifting, and many feel they're no longer welcome.
Ukrainian activist, former politician and mom looks back on a year of war
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ukrainian activist Hanna Hopko about what 2022 has been like for her and her family living through the war.
Movie Review: 'Babylon'
by Bob Mondello
Director Damien Chazelle's "Babylon" is a comically over-the-top look at scandal-ridden 1920s Hollywood. It's a celebration of an art form in turmoil as silent films give way to talkies.
El Paso prepares to move migrants ahead of winter storm
by Joel Rose
El Paso and other Texas cities are preparing to move migrants seeking asylum off the streets and into warm shelters as temperatures plummet below freezing.
In Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon warns of dangers from winter storm
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon about how the intense winter storm is affecting his state.
Boston architects build climate-ready gingerbread houses in annual competition
by Barbara Moran
Boston architects have an annual gingerbread house competition, and 2022's theme is climate change. The climate-ready gingerbread houses include chocolate solar panels and rising sugary seas.
Writer on how his book set in 1940s Los Angeles parallels today's illiberal democracy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Antony Marra about his book, "Mercury Pictures Presents."