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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Encore: The 'Free to Be... You and Me' legacy 50 years later
by Deena Prichep
The album "Free to Be... You and Me" was released in 1972, featuring children's music which celebrated tolerance and acceptance. 50 years later, what's the album's legacy?
The House panel investigating Jan. 6 prepares for its final meeting
As Congress rushes to complete its work before the end of 2022, the House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol attack is preparing its full report and will hold its final meeting on Monday.
Prosecutors battle over whether Lamar Johnson's sentence was a wrongful conviction
by Jason Rosenbaum
Lamar Johnson has been in prison for nearly 28 years. He's maintained his innocence — and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney wants him to be free. It's become a wrongful conviction battle.
The World Cup is sparking holiday spirit in hospitals
Hospitals can be lonely places, especially during the holidays. But there's a new kind of holiday spirit sparked by the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Japan shifts away from its post-war defense policies
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan announced a major shift away from its post-war defense policies, beefing up its defense spending and aiming to acquire weapons, including U.S. missiles, capable of striking other nations.
NPR staff and contributors list their favorite 2022 games
by James Mastromarino
From 'Elden Ring' to 'Immortality,' 2022 delivered long-anticipated titles and ambitious indie games. NPR asked staff and contributors to list their favorites.
How much of a battleground state will Georgia be in the future?
by Sam Gringlas
With the decisive win of Sen. Raphael Warnock in Georgia's runoff election, Republicans and Democrats are looking to the state and wondering just how much of a battleground it will be moving forward.
Movie Review: 'Avatar: The Way of Water'
by Bob Mondello
Filmmaker James Cameron's sequel to the biggest worldwide box office hit of all time, "Avatar: The Way of Water," has been in the works for more than a decade.
Oregon Department of Justice reaches a settlement with Monsanto for PCB contamination
by Cassandra Profita
Oregon's Department of Justice has reached a nearly $700 million settlement with Monsanto for PCB contamination. It's the largest environment-related settlement in the state's history.
Encore: Samara Joy's album, 'Linger Awhile,' receives two Grammy nominations
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the legendary Blues Alley Club stage in Washington. Her album, "Linger Awhile," received two Grammy nominations.
Brazilian singer Anitta has her sights set on global stardom
by Carrie Kahn
Singer Anitta has achieved Brazilian stardom, and now she has her sights set on global stardom.