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What World War II taught us about how to help starving people today
by Nurith Aizenman
The modern study of starvation was sparked by the liberation of concentration camp survivors. U.S. and British soldiers rushed to feed them — and yet they sometimes perished.
Disgusted by city's top prosecutor, a police officer refuses to testify
by Sacha Pfeiffer
In an extreme example of resistance to progressive prosecutors, a St. Louis police officer is refusing to testify in murder cases he investigated, even though he believes the defendants are guilty.
What's set to happen during Friday's temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
by Greg Myre
Israel's national security chief announced a one-day delay to pause fighting to facilitate the exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow for delivery of aid to Gaza.
A vehicle exploded at the border checkpoint at the Rainbow Bridge
by Joel Rose
Authorities are investigating a vehicle explosion around noon Wednesday on the Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada near Niagara Falls, N.Y.
This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost
by Meg Dalton
A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost.
On the ground in Niagara Falls: What is known about the Rainbow Bridge car explosion
by Grant Ashley
Authorities are investigating a car explosion on a bridge from Canada to the U.S. Other points of entry in the area are also shut down.
Detroit Lions fans are thankful — and hopeful — at this year's Thanksgiving game
by Quinn Klinefelter
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game for more than 80 years — the only NFL team to do so. For years, they've been one of the worst teams but now have a chance to go to the Super Bowl.
A collection of 173 top-grade video game cartridges could sell for six figures
When a video game store closed in 1998, hundreds of unsealed Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges were stored and forgotten. Now, a collection of the top-graded items has been appraised.
Why turkey prices drop at Thanksgiving — when the demand is highest
Typically, when demand for a product goes up, so does the price. But at Thanksgiving, when demand for turkeys is at its highest, turkey prices drop. Our Planet Money team looks into this mystery.
As winter nears, Ukraine fears the U.S. will stop assisting in the war against Russia
by Nathan Rott
Ukraine approaches winter dispirited over its ongoing war with Russia and anxious about the U.S. debate over whether to continue military and other assistance.
With Sam Altman back as CEO, what's next for OpenAI
by Bobby Allyn
With nearly the entire staff in open revolt against the board, Sam Altman has returned to OpenAI as CEO. The board that fired him last week has been dissolved and replaced with an interim board.
UN hopes to get more aid to Gaza during expected pause in Israel-Hamas war
by Michele Kelemen
The United Nations hopes to use an expected pause in the war between Hamas and Israel to get more aid into Gaza — where women and children are bearing the brunt of Israel's operation.
Family member of Hamas hostage says he finds strength in remaining hopeful
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his kibbutz by Hamas on Oct. 7.