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Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
As the number of neon workers have dwindled, an Ohio shop is keeping the lights on
Neon signs aren't as popular as they used to be, but that's not stopping a craftsman in Ohio from creating the vintage lighting.
'Moana 2' songwriters made history as 1st all-female team to lead a Disney soundtrack
by Christopher Intagliata
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear made history as the youngest composers and only all-woman songwriting team for a Disney animated film, with Moana 2.
Advice on how to make it through the month of January alcohol-free
by Marielle Segarra
Every year, more and more Americans embark on Dry January – a whole month of giving up alcohol. NPR's "Life Kit" brings us tips for staying sober in 2025.
What's driving the rise in homelessness among seniors
The number of seniors who are homeless has increased dramatically. This "gray wave" is being driven by inflation and a lack of affordable housing, especially for older people with disabilities.
Lessons from a challenging year: Losing a parent
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author and podcast host Kelly Corrigan about lessons she learned from losing her mother this year.
Counter-terrorism expert says we shouldn't be surprised by ramming attacks
by Sarah Handel
David Brannan, a counter-terrorism expert at the Naval Postgraduate School and vice president at The Hoffman Group, talks about the vehicular attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people.
PR expert reads between the lines of the Baldoni-Lively publicity saga
by Andrew Limbong
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with public relations manager Molly McPherson about the ongoing publicity fight between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.
A Yazidi woman enslaved by ISIS is reunited with her kids after years of separation
by Jane Arraf
It's been 10 years since the ISIS takeover of parts of Iraq and Syria and its campaign of genocide against the Yazidi religious minority. A few women continue to be found, but it comes at a cost.
Lunar Trailblazer should help scientists sort out the nature of water on the moon
by Joe Palca
A rocket is scheduled to launch next year that will take along a robotic probe to orbit the moon. The probe is expected to provide details of how much water there is on the moon and where it is.
Revisiting 'Carterland,' a documentary that reappraises an oft-disparaged presidency
by Bob Mondello
Looking back at the life of President Carter, we tend to focus on his humanitarian work after his presidency. A documentary released in 2024 depicted his time in office as an era of problem-solving.
NPR journalist and a resident of Gaza reflects on what he's seen and experienced
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's producer in Gaza, Anas Baba, has been reporting on the war in Gaza for more than 14 months. He reflects on his year of reporting on the war while living through it.
A discotheque in Berlin founded by Soviet Jews finds new life
Some 200,000 Jewish refugees came to Germany after the fall of the USSR, and brought cultural traditions — like partying hard during Christmas.