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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Coming off big wins at the bargaining table, what's ahead for unions in 2024?
by Andrea Hsu
From autoworkers to actors. Nurses to newspaper reporters. More than half a million workers went on strike this year, and many emerged with big wins. Is this a union comeback?
Resellers pick through stores' bargain bins in search of items to flip for profit
When unwanted gifts are returned, they often don't go back to the original seller. We get a behind-the-scenes look at two women who make a living off of returned merchandise.
U.N. Security Council aims to get aid to Palestinians in Gaza faster
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Juliette Touma of the U.N. relief agency focused on the Palestinian situation in Gaza, about the impact the latest U.N. resolution will have on the humanitarian disaster.
India's foreign minister is in Moscow to discuss relations between the nations
India and Russia have a decades-old, friendly relationship that has only grown closer since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But India is also close to the United States, which opposes the war.
TubaChristmas is celebrating its 50th brassy birthday
by Neda Ulaby
On the first TubaChristmas, around 300 musicians showed up at the ice skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, bearing their giant brass instruments. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 22, 2023.)
For people with special needs, visiting Santa can lead to sensory overload
Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country.
Tweens and teens have become a prime target for cosmetic and skin care ads
by Cori Yonge
Cosmetic and skin care companies have been doubling down on social media marketing directed at tweens and teens. Parents are left to figure out how to handle kids' desire for skin care products.
Christmas in Bethlehem is somber due to the Israel-Hamas war
There are about 200,000 Palestinian Christians who live in and around Bethlehem, the Galilee region and Gaza. Usually crowds pack into Manger Square for celebrations but this year the mood is subdued.
Wishing for a Christmas miracle? Odds of winning Powerball are not in your favor
The last time a person won Powerball on Christmas was 10 years ago. If you want to try your luck, the next Powerball drawing is Monday night. The jackpot is north of $630 million.
The National Basketball Association lists its Christmas Day scoring leaders
Lebron James tops the list. The four-time champion and 19 time all-star has scored a total of 460 points in his 17 Christmas Day games. Putting him 65 points ahead of the late Kobe Bryant.