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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Argentina beats Croatia in the first semi-final of the World Cup
by Tom Goldman
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Argentina and Croatia played in the first semi-final of the tournament.
Morocco fans back the soccer team to beat France in the World Cup
NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist Aziza Nait Sibaha about Morocco's unlikely semifinal run at the World Cup and what it means to fans across Africa and the Arab world.
The U.S.-Africa leaders summit begins, eight years after the first one
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S.-Africa leaders summit started Tuesday in Washington, more than eight years after the first one. What's going to happen at the three-day gathering?
South Africa's president dodges impeachment, but his political future is in question
NPR's Juana Summers talks with political commentator Justice Malala about the fate of South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa.
NOAA releases its annual report on the Arctic
by Barbara Moran
In 2022, the Greenland ice sheet continued to melt with two extreme melt-offs. Seabirds are dying off at an alarming rate. More ships are passing through the Arctic as the climate warms.
United Airline CEO is proud of the deal with Boeing for 787 Dreamliners
NPR's Juana Summers talks with CEO of United Airlines Scott Kirby about the company's deal with Boeing to create more 787 Dreamliner airplanes.
Reformist farmers in California are rethinking water
by Dan Charles
Reformist farmers in California have deposed the leader of the country's biggest irrigation district, who was known for fighting water regulations. Farmers are accepting less water means less farming.
Musician Tobias Jesso Jr. becomes one of the first songwriter Grammy nominees
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with musician Tobias Jesso Jr., who is nominated for the first-ever Grammy Award for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical.
Inflation eases thanks to falling gasoline prices
by Scott Horsley
Inflation eased in November, thanks to falling gasoline prices. Consumer prices were 7.1% higher than a year ago. The news comes on the eve of another likely interest rate hike by the Fed.
New doctors aren't choosing to go into infectious disease
by Pien Huang
New U.S. doctors aren't choosing to specialize in infectious disease, despite the clear need. In 2022, 44% of the training programs went unfilled. The pay is relatively low, and the hours are long.
El Paso receives thousands of migrants before Title 42 ends
Thousands of migrants have arrived in El Paso since Friday. The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 are due to end soon. These arrivals could be a sign of what is around the corner.
Male prison employees assault women in at least two-thirds of U.S. prisons
by Carrie Johnson
A bipartisan Senate investigation has found male prison employees have assaulted women in at least two-thirds of the nation's federal prisons. Women testify about their stories.