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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
by Meg Anderson
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing bridge
by A Martínez
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was no sign of terrorist activity in relation to Wednesday's vehicle explosion at a checkpoint that closed the Rainbow Bridge at the Canadian border.
The first phase of hostages held by Hamas could be released starting on Friday
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Diana Buttu about the upcoming exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli Jails.
Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect, Israeli official says
Israel's national security adviser said in a statement that the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza, in return for a release of Palestinians held by Israel, won't start before Friday.
Remembering Miles Hoffman with a 'Musical Turkeys' commentary from 2004
Morning Edition remembers Classical Music Commentator Miles Hoffman by replaying one of his Thanksgiving commentaries. Hoffman died earlier this year of leukemia. He was 71.
The Detroit Lions have struggled years. Fans now have something to be thankful for
by Quinn Klinefelter
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game for more than 80 years — the only NFL team to do so. This year they have a chance to go to the Super Bowl. (Story aired on ATC on 11/22/23.)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich tells crowd not to boo Kawhi Leonard
At Wednesday's game between San Antonio's Spurs and LA's Clippers, Popovich explained you don't poke the bear. Leonard, an ex-Spurs player, scored 18 of his game high 26 points after the announcement.
How turkey became a popular dish in Taiwan
by Emily Feng
Turkey isn't just a Thanksgiving dish in Taiwan: it's also a common topping over rice. And how turkey became big in Taiwan has a lot to do with the U.S.
Remembering cartoonist Charles Schulz, who would have turned 100 in 2022
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Charles Schulz widow, Jean Schulz, and Schulz Museum director Gina Huntsinger about the cartoonist. (Story aired on Morning Edition on Nov. 25, 2022.)
Banks criticize proposal by Fed and regulators to hold more capital cushions
NPR's A Martinez talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution about why regulators want to require big banks to hold more capitol as a cushion when things go wrong.
How people should deal with sensitive topics during the holiday
If it's impossible to avoid discussing the Israel-Hamas war at the dinner table, NPR's A Martinez talks to John Della Volpe of the Harvard Kennedy School, for tips on finding common ground.
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport wins national contest for best restroom
by Scott Maucione
The airport's restrooms have been declared the best place to visit the bathroom this year. What makes them so special for the 24 million people who go through the airport each year?
Morning news brief
by A Martínez
Israeli official says Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect. Black Friday remains the busiest day for U.S. stores. Protests continue over a police training facility near Atlanta.