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78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
by Scott Detrow
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
'Ballistic Fingerprint' Database Expands Amid Questions About Its Precision
by Jonathan Levinson
Say Goodbye To Small Cars In 2019
by Tracy Samilton
Low gas prices combined with fuel economy improvements are driving consumers back to SUVs and trucks. 2019 will see the demise of many small cars, leaving first-time car buyers with fewer choices.
Are Campaign Announcements Happening Earlier?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is taking steps to launch a campaign for president. We take a look at campaign announcements past.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Tells Department To Defend The Constitution In Farewell
by David Welna
On his final day, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sent a farewell letter to the Defense Department's troops and civilians. He expressed confidence the department's workforce will remain "undistracted."
What Scientists Predicted 2018 Would Look Like 50 Years Ago
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Jill Lepore of The New Yorker about her article "What 2018 Looked Like Fifty Years Ago."
Congolese Are On Edge Following Presidential Election
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
The Democratic Republic of Congo finally voted Sunday in a long-delayed election meant to usher in a peaceful transfer of power after Joseph Kabila's long rule.
The Holiday Cocktail For 2018: The Clove & Sherry
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Carey Jones and John McCarthy, the husband and wife team behind the new book Be Your Own Bartender.
Driver's Licensing Processes May Put Undocumented People At Risk Of Deportation
by John Dillon
In 12 states and Washington, D.C., people in the country illegally can still get a driver's license. The process is meant to keep roads safe, but may put undocumented people at risk of deportation.
Encore: The History Of Government Shutdowns In The U.S.
by Ron Elving
Earlier this year, when a different shutdown loomed in January, NPR's Ron Elving provided a history lesson on government shutdowns. As the partial shutdown continues, we revisit those of the past.
N.J. Bill Would Require Outside Prosecutors To Investigate Deaths Involving Police
by Joe Hernandez
New Jersey officials want to require the state attorney general to investigate all deaths at the hands of police. But the state's top law enforcement official says that will erode public trust.
The Top 10 Films Of 2018, Plus A Few Extras
by Bob Mondello
As 2018 comes to an end, movie critic Bob Mondello takes a look at the year's best films.