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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
All MUSIC Considered: What our directors of listened to this year
Ever wonder who picks the music for the breaks you hear on All Things Considered? The show's directors! We talk to our show producers about the music they listened to the most this year — and why.
Weighing California's Political Influence After McCarthy's Resignation
by Scott Detrow
Kevin McCarthy's resignation marks the end of an era for California Republicans. His absence along with other influential Golden State Dems could diminish the state's political influence.
COP28 Update: Promises And Regrets
UN climate talks are winding down in Dubai. Negotiators are debating the language on how to reduce the use of fossil fuels, climate finance for developing countries and renewable energy.
If Donald Trump becomes president again, how authoritarian would his agenda be?
Donald Trump summed up his agenda for a second term as president: Revenge and retribution. Will become a full-fledged autocrat in his second term?
Shohei Ohtani has a new deal with the LA Dodgers
by Scott Detrow
Baseball phenomenon Shohei Ohtani's new contract with the LA Dodgers is the largest in North American sports history.
A new documentary examines the 'Star Wars Holiday Special' and asks: Why?
by Linda Holmes
A new documentary called A Disturbance in the Force looks back on how the special happened and why it's been locked away ever since.
Life Kit: Keeping holiday traditions — and starting new ones
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit offers lessons on how to get through new and old family traditions during the holiday season.
Trump's legal team tries to delay his election interference trial — and get it on TV
Former President Donald Trump and some media organizations are pushing for the Jan. 6 federal election interference trial to be televised.
The Lakers and the Pacers compete for the NBA Cup tonight in Las Vegas
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Justin Tinsley, senior sports reporter at ESPN's The Undefeated, ahead of the NBA Cup championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers.
The latest from Israel: Bombing in areas packed with displaced Gazans
by Eleanor Beardsley
Heavy fighting continues in Gaza, with Israel's warplanes attacking from the air, and troops battling on the ground. U.N. officials warn of a humanitarian catastrophe.