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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Season 2 of Marvel's 'What if...?' includes episode mostly in Mohawk language
by Ava Pukatch
Season Two of Marvel's animated series What If...? introduces us to Kahhori, a Mohawk woman who goes on a quest to discover her power. The episode takes place almost entirely in the Mohawk language.
Gambling is easier than ever. That's not the case for finding gambling addiction help
by Karen Brown
The opportunity to gamble is no farther away than your phone, but treatment for gambling addiction is much harder to find.
Holiday spending is up, another good sign for the economy
by Becky Sullivan
Data show consumer spending from November 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1% year over year — a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks to end legacy admissions
by Eric McDaniel
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to end legacy preferences in college admissions. The college admissions process is under new scrutiny after the Supreme Court ended race-based affirmative action.
A Nebraska mosque, synagogue and church support one another through Gaza conflict
by Jolie Peal
The Tri-Faith Initiative is a mosque, synagogue and church in Nebraska. The members are working to support each other and keep relationships strong as they deal with the pain of the Israel-Hamas war.
On a rescue ship, migrants talk about their journey to Europe
by Ruth Sherlock
On a ship that saves lives at sea, Ruth Sherlock speaks with Syrian migrants about the risks they took escaping their country and their hopes for a new life in Europe.
Best of NPR's Tiny Desk 2023
NPR's Music Desk share their favorites from 2023 Tiny Desk Concerts.
A look at the excellence celebrated in tonight's airing of Kennedy Center Honors
by Elizabeth Blair
The Kennedy Center Honors will broadcast on CBS Wednesday evening. This year's Honorees are Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb and Queen Latifah.
Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy
by Shannon Bond
Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.
'New York Times' sues over AI using its articles without permission
by Bobby Allyn
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft claiming their artificial intelligence tools are using the publisher's content without permission.
Michigan Supreme Court rules to allow Trump on the state's 2024 ballot
by Rick Pluta
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to uphold a lower court ruling that allows former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot in 2024. Michigan is a pivotal state.
Remembering the elder of the Smothers Brothers, Tom, who has died at 86
by Neda Ulaby
Comedian and folksinger Tom Smothers has died at the age of 86. He was the elder half of the Smothers Brothers. The duo was hugely popular in the late 1960s and known for subversive political humor.