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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
Some Advice On How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree
Feeling guilty about leaving your Christmas tree on the curb on trash day? According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, that actually might be the greenest way to dispose of it.
At Amazon Warehouses, Speed Comes At A Price
by Sonja Hutson
Most of the Amazon warehouses analyzed in a recent study found that worker injury rates exceed the industry average. A former worker, hurt at a warehouse in Salt Lake City, still deals with pain.
Veteran Rockabilly Musician Sleepy LaBeef Dies At 84
Veteran rockabilly musician Sleepy LaBeef died this week at the age of 84. His first single was released in the late 1950s and he toured up until his death on Thursday.
How Colleges Are Using Tech To Keep Track Of Students
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell about how colleges are using technology to keep track of students.
A Look At The FAA's Proposed Drone Regulations
Troy Rule, associate law professor at Arizona State University, tells NPR's Ari Shapiro about the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed new regulations that would allow them to track drones.
Encore: How Kids React To Beards And How It Changes With Age
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A new study shows that young children have a negative reaction to beards, but that changes as they get older.
Where Things Stand With U.S.-Ukraine Relations
by Michele Kelemen
Ukraine's new president still has not made it to the White House. But, Ukrainian officials say they are looking forward to a visit to Kyiv by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Encore: For Those Missing Puerto Rico, A Song About Dreaming Of Home
by Adrian Florido
"En Mi Viejo San Juan" is an unofficial anthem of Puerto Rico and the official anthem of San Juan. It evokes memories of the island for those who have left and a yearning on the island for those who are gone.
The Biggest National Security Stories Of 2019
by Tom Bowman
A round-up of the biggest stories in national security this year, including Syria, North Korea and Afghanistan, and a look forward to 2020.
Disgraced Former Cardinal Made Payments To Vatican Officials During Sex Abuse Case
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post reporter Shawn Boburg about a disgraced former cardinal who made church payments to Vatican officials investigating him for the sexual abuse of a minor.