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As Israel says it will send more troops into southern Gaza, millions run out of food
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner general of the U.N.'s lead agency for aid to Palestinians, about the international response to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Pete Stark, Health Policy Warrior, Leaves A Long Legacy
by Julie Rovner
The California congressman lost his seat this fall. Stark has been part of almost every piece of health legislation enacted while he was in office. The 113th Congress will be the first one in 40 years to convene without him as a member.
Brian Dixon, Tom Hall Want To Attend Every Bowl Game
Since 1984, Brian Dixon and Tom Hall have been on a mission to attend every college bowl game in the country. But their quest has been extended as more bowl games have been added through the years. Every year they go to one or two bowl games.
Pakistan's 'Patriot Act' Could Target Politicians
by Dina Temple-Raston
Staten Island To Get Largest Ferris Wheel
It's part of a larger development, which is going ahead even though critics note it's partly in a flood zone. Flooding from Hurricane Sandy prompted the developer to make only minor adjustments.
Bird Sighting Record Broken In Canada
Josh Vandermeulen, 22, is happy as a lark about the record he set for number of birds sited in Ontario, Canada. He drove thousands of miles to see 344 different bird species this year, six more than the previous record.
What Was Left Out Of 'Fiscal Cliff' Compromise?
Now that the nation has moved away from the "fiscal cliff," what's the next drama policymakers have in store? Nothing has been done with entitlements and spending cuts were delayed.