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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.
Tourists are trapped in Lima as protesters block main roads
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Simeon Tegel about efforts to evacuate tourists trapped in and around Lima, Peru, as protesters block main roads after the former president's ousting.
The Taliban bans women from attending universities in Afghanistan
by Diaa Hadid
The Taliban has banned women from attending private and public universities in Afghanistan in its latest crack down on women's rights and freedoms.
A winter storm is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions
by David Schaper
A big winter storm is poised to move across most of the U.S. and cause widespread travel disruptions and other hassles.
'Derechos,' or fierce windstorms, are becoming regulars in the Midwest
by Katie Peikes
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are pretty common in the Midwest and the Great Plains. "Derechos," or fierce windstorms, are becoming a well-known weather phenomenon.
Santas are in short supply across the country
by Elizabeth Gabriel
The demand for a visit with jolly old St. Nicholas is high, but Santas are in short supply across the country.
California law allowed prosecutors to establish a pattern in Harvey Weinstein's trial
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former sex crimes prosecutor Jane Manning about Harvey Weinstein's recent charges and the difficulties in prosecuting sex crimes like his.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in LA sex crimes trial
by Mandalit del Barco
When he's sentenced, the one-time movie mogul could face decades of prison time in California. That's in addition to the 23 years Weinstein is already serving in New York.
Jan. 6 committee votes on criminal referrals against Trump
The Democratic-led House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack voted on criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice.
The photographer who captured the famous L.A. mountain lion on P-22's legacy
NPR's Juana Summers talks with photographer Steve Winter, who captured the iconic photo of P-22, the famous Los Angeles mountain lion.
Bessie Mae Kelley is one of the earliest known women to hand-draw animated films
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author and historian Mindy Johnson about her discovery that Bessie Mae Kelley was one of the earliest known women to hand-draw and direct animated films.
What is anxiety?
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health.