Trump says there's an Israel-Iran ceasefire
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
Trump's Jerusalem Decision Cast A Cloud Over Bethlehem's Holiday Season
Christian Palestinians in the West Bank city of Bethlehem face a time of uncertainty and bitterness over President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
A Look At How Word Prediction Software Works
This week's All Tech Considered looks at how words pop up when we compose messages on our devices. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Ben Medlock of Swiftkey about all you ever wanted to know about word prediction software.
Another Scary Christmas Story: Better Watch Out, Rudolph
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer faces a grim fate in this scary Christmas story from Lindsey Davidson of Oklahoma.
Sessions Revokes Law Enforcement Guidance On Fining Poor Defendants
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this past week that he's rescinding dozens of pieces of guidance to law enforcement agencies across the country, including the local fees and fines guidance. Peter Edelman, faculty director of Georgetown Law's Center on Poverty and Inequality, speaks with NPR guest host Ray Suarez on how this will affect the impoverished.
Pew Poll: A Growing Number Of Americans Don't Celebrate Christmas As A Religious Holiday
A recent study by the Pew Research Center found a growing number of Americans view Christmas as a cultural holiday, rather than a religious tradition. NPR guest host Ray Suarez talks to religion professor Elizabeth Drescher about how millennials think about religious holidays and how religion plays into their identity.
Russia's Santa Claus, Grandfather Frost Holds A Press Conference
Father Frost and his female companion the Snow Maiden, are Russia's answer to Santa Claus. In the gray days of the Soviet Union they bought some color and fun to families during the harsh Russian winter, and the pair are still popular today.
Christmas In Bethlehem: Trump Declaration Fuels Clashes In The West Bank
The festive annual Christmas celebration in the West Bank city of Bethlehem is clouded this year by concerns about the Palestinians future — and criticism of the Trump administration.
Facebook, Twitter Issue Policy Changes To Manage Fake News And Hate Speech
Facebook and Twitter update their platforms in order to better manage the amount of misinformation and hate speech that show up on people's news feeds. Kerry Flynn, a reporter at Mashable, speaks with NPR guest host Ray Suarez on what to make of these changes and whether they'll be effective.
'Downsizing' Presents A Comic Attempt To Solve Climate Change
Hong Chau, star of the movie Downsizing, discusses her role and her background, which she said prepared her for a career in acting.
