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British twins went on vacation in Mexico and faced a life-or-death battle
Three years ago Melissa and Georgia Laurie were swimming in a river when a crocodile dragged Melissa under water. Georgia fought the crocodile, and now King Charles has given her a medal for bravery.
Prosecution rests in former President Trump's civil fraud trial
After a 10-week civil fraud trial where Donald Trump and his three oldest children testified in public, testimony is now over. The prosecution has rested and the case will soon go to a judge.
Tonight's Geminid meteor shower could bring up to 120 shooting stars per hour
by Steve Inskeep
One of the most reliable and prolific meteor showers of the years continues its peak tonight. The Geminid display delivers up to 120 shooting stars per hour.
Will Democrats concede on border security to pass aid for Ukraine?
by Steve Inskeep
Democratic strategist Maria Cardona offers her take on what Democrats might concede on border security to get aid to Ukraine passed.
Russia's Putin holds first call-in Q&A session since he launched invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a call-in question-and-answer session for the first time since he launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Atlanta federal appeals court hears arguments ov controversial police training center
by Stephen Fowler
A federal appeals court in Atlanta will hear arguments today in a case that could determine whether the public can vote on construction of the controversial police training center.
Migrant surge, homelessness testing Denver's new mayor
by Kevin Beaty
Morning news brief
by Steve Inskeep
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds marathon Q&A session. The Supreme Court will hear a case about access to abortion pills. The prosecution rests in the Trump civil fraud trial.
DK Metcalf's ASL teacher says Seahawks receiver brings his own style to the language
by Steve Inskeep
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is learning American Sign Language and using it in his touchdown celebrations. We hear from his ASL instructor.
EU summit begins with future funding for Ukraine in doubt
A two-day European Union summit begins with future aid for Ukraine in doubt.
UNICEF's James Elder discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and risk to children
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the extreme risk to children.