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Minnesota tradition uses Arbor Day to plant trees and ease political tensions
by Clay Masters
For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
Rep. Adam Schiff on what the Jan. 6 committee wants to achieve before the year ends
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the House Jan. 6 committee about the panel's priorities before the end of the year and the legacy it will leave.
House Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals
The Jan. 6 panel's Chairman Bennie Thompson said they will issue the referrals, but stopped short of sharing any names with reporters
Raphael Warnock beats Herschel Walker to end the last Senate race of 2022
by Stephen Fowler
Georgia's runoff election captured national attention but with votes being tallied in the last U.S. Senate race of 2022 is finally over.
8 cups of water a day could be too much
The guidance dates back to 1945 and actually said we were all supposed to consume 64 ounces of water a day from many sources, including our food, but it's often mis-interpreted as 8 cups of water.
An independent entrepreneur adjusts to the rules of life with her parents
by Claire Murashima
28-year-old Monica Lee used to work for a PR firm in China, now she's an entrepreneur in St. Louis and has had to readjust to life with her Korean American extended family.
Sweeping tech layoffs are hitting immigrant workers hard
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Layoffs have been sweeping the tech industry in recent weeks. Those job cuts weigh heavily on immigrant workers in the U.S. on H1-B visas.
Russia blames Ukrainian drones for explosions at two air bases within the country
Max Bergmann of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins NPR to discuss the implications of reported Ukrainian air strikes deep within Russia.
The evolution of the advent calendar
From horse treats to beef jerky to luxury jewelry, advent calendars have expanded far beyond chocolate.
How China's COVID policy rollbacks will affect the country and the world
With Chinese leaders expected to further loosen the country's notoriously strict COVID policies, how could a rise in cases affect Chinese citizens and the global economy?
Limited nursing home beds force hospitals to keep patients longer
by Nina Keck
The lack of nursing home beds means that U.S. hospitals are caring for patients who don't need to be hospitalized but have nowhere else to go.