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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Outlines Potential Effects Of Repealing Obamacare
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Republican Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart on what a GOP push to repeal the Affordable Care Act could mean for the insurance market and the U.S. economy.
'Daughters Of The Dust' Re-Released Following Attention From Beyoncé
In 1991, Julie Dash became the first African-American female director to achieve nationwide theatrical distribution of her film, Daughters of the Dust. She discusses its re-release 25 years later.
Obama Tries To Reassure World Leaders On Trade Ahead Of Trump Presidency
With the future of U.S. trade deals in flux under President-elect Trump, Financial Times reporter Shawn Donnon discusses President Obama's meetings with world leaders at an economic summit in Peru.
What Influence Could An Attorney General Jeff Sessions Have?
President-elect Donald Trump picked Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general. Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler discusses the next chapter for the Justice Department.
Vegans And Vegetarians Gather For A Different Type Of Thanksgiving
by Lakshmi Singh
Thanksgiving is all about the turkey dinner. At an animal sanctuary in Maryland, that means dinner with the turkeys, as diners and animal lovers share a vegan feast with the beasts.
German Chancellor Will Seek A Fourth Term
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most important voice for liberal democracy in Europe, announced on Sunday that she will run for another term in 2017.
Young Barbers In Brazil Are Cutting Away From Traditional Barbershops
by Catherine Osborn
A prize-winning documentary in Brazil is highlighting a new trend in barbershops, where fresh hairstyles are mixing with changing ideas about gender and race.
Prosecutors To Investigate South Korean President In Corruption Scandal
A leadership crisis continues in South Korea, where prosecutors announced Sunday that President Park Geun-hye will be investigated as a suspect in a growing corruption and cronyism scandal.
A Friend's Tribute To Gwen Ifill, A 'Speaker Of Truth' With A 'Megawatt Smile'
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin has this remembrance for her friend, journalist Gwen Ifill, who died last week at the age of 61.