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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Stray 'Houdini dog' in New Orleans has is becoming famous for evading capture
A rescue dog on the run in New Orleans has become a celebrity of sorts as he's escaped adoptive homes twice and people are reporting sightings of the dog on social media.
Could 'Parks and Recreation' still work 10 years later? Jerry actor isn't sure
by Juana Summers
Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks & Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers.
'Wicked' and 'Emilia Pérez' make the shortlists for Oscar nominations
by Mandalit del Barco
A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories.
What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash that killed 38 people
by Russell Lewis
Investigators are trying to understand why an Azerbaijan Airlines jet heading to Russia crashed on Christmas, killing 38 people. The plane experienced an explosion before it went down in Kazakhstan.
The biggest religion stories of the year — and what we could see in 2025
by Jason DeRose
Each year, the Religion News Association surveys its members to come up with the top domestic and international stories about religion.
A 1975 law helped kids with disabilities access education. Schools now need more help
by Cory Turner
In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money to help. Today, many schools say that money isn't enough.
Jonathan Anderson's venture into costume design includes two of 2024's buzziest movies
by Mandalit del Barco
Designer Jonathan Anderson is already a major name in fashion. This year, he turned to movies, designing the costumes for 'Challengers' and 'Queer.'
A visit to the Krakow Christmas market, one of the oldest in Europe
by Brian Mann
Krakow, Poland, has one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. NPR correspondent Brian Mann spent a day exploring -- and dancing.
More women are applying for hunting licenses. Here's why
Women make up a third of new hunters applying for licenses. Outdoor organizations and Midwest states are trying to reach groups that haven't historically participated in hunting.
The Eiffel family does not want Olympic rings to stay on the Paris tower
by Rebecca Rosman
To preserve the spirit of the Games, Paris' mayor has proposed making the five Olympic rings installed on the Eiffel Tower a permanent fixture. Now the Eiffel family has gotten involved.
French schoolchildren honor the African soldiers who fought for France in World Wars
by Eleanor Beardsley
A lesser-known amphibious landing along France's Mediterranean played a big role in liberating the country from the Nazis. Those troops were under French command, but hailed mostly from Africa.
Here are some of the residents of the Global South making waves on TikTok in 2024
by Ari Daniel
A Mr. Bean-style comic, a pygmy hippo and a Filipino teen who's been doing dance videos since she was 9 years old: we look at this year's top TikToks of the Global South.