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After a roast, comic Nikki Glaser says she needs to cleanse her brain

5:00am December 30, 2024

Glaser made headlines for her roast of Tom Brady. "All I want is people to like me," she says of her comedy. Glaser's latest HBO special is Someday You'll Die. Originally broadcast July 29, 2024.

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter holds up a copy of his book Faith: A Journey For All at a book signing event at Barnes & Noble bookstore on March 26, 2018.

10 essential books about Jimmy Carter

5:00am December 30, 2024

Throughout his lifetime, Jimmy Carter took on many titles: 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner, philanthropist, humanitarian, artist – and writer.

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Why are the weeks leading up to Christmas known as breakup season?

4:59am December 30, 2024

by A Martínez

Breakups spike during the holidays and the new year. NPR's A Martinez talks to author John Kim, who has a new guide out on how to split from your partner with purpose.

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These were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024

7:21pm December 29, 2024

Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023.

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2 men were found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch

5:08pm December 29, 2024

The bodies of two men looking for Sasquatch were found in a forest in Washington state after a three-day search.

Sunday Puzzle: Searching M.A.P.s

8:00am December 29, 2024

NPR's Daniel Estrin plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Mike Rios of Oswego, Ill.

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Looking to reflect on this past year? Life Kit has tips on what to do.

5:08pm December 28, 2024

NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to reflect on the past year.

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Memorable NPR member station podcasts from 2024

5:07pm December 28, 2024

by Mallory Yu

As 2024 nears its end, we take a look at some memorable podcasts from NPR member stations that we featured this year.

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Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73

12:35pm December 28, 2024

Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. The film won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet.

'Wait Wait' for December 28, 2024: One last gift to unwrap!

12:06pm December 28, 2024

This week, Wait Wait celebrates the holidays with the gift of Tim Meadows and our favorite celebrity guests

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