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Israel is engaged in conflicts on 3 separate fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran
Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and now directly with Iran. How are the conflicts linked, and how does it intend to handle all three at once?
Protests, which are outlawed in China, gain attention and participants
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to journalist and writer Lijia Zhang for analysis of the protests happening across China. She organized factory workers in China in the late 1980s.
Chinese protesters demand an end to COVID restrictions and Communist rule
A deadly fire in Urumqi, China, sparked the mass protests that are currently spreading across the country — with residents demanding democratic reform and an end to COVID-19 controls.
Fla. woman sues the maker of Velveeta's microwaveable mac and cheese cups
Amanda Ramirez claims it takes longer to make than the advertised 3.5 minutes and longer if you consider tearing off the lid, pouring in water and stirring the cheese sauce. She's seeking $5 million.
News brief: China protests, Congress' lame duck agenda, Georgia runoff
People in China protest the government's COVID lockdown. Democrats rush to pass bills before Republicans take over the House. Voting starts in Georgia in a runoff for the final unresolved Senate seat.
Pop star Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship
President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.
Bomb-sniffing dogs are in short supply across the U.S.
The pandemic led to global supply snarls — including a shortage of dogs who detect explosives. One big reason is that the U.S. relies heavily on getting these dogs from other countries.
Mexico's president leads a massive pro-government march
by Eyder Peralta
Hundreds of thousands of protesters over the weekend flooded the streets of Mexico City. Earlier this month, it was against the president. Now his supporters took the streets.
Where did the time go? Video game 'Pong' is turning 50
Atari announced a revolutionary new way to play table tennis on Nov. 29, 1972. Pong became the first wildly popular video game, igniting an industry that boomed over the next 50 years.
Doctors normally prescribe medicine and now some are prescribing meals
by Allison Aubrey
A study finds medically tailored healthy meal delivery reduces the risk of patients ending up back in the hospital. These meal programs are benefiting people with diet-related conditions.