Supreme Court rules administration can end protected status for Venezuelans for now
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration, for now, can end the safeguard known as Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S.
Tweens and teens have become a prime target for cosmetic and skin care ads
Cosmetic and skin care companies have been doubling down on social media marketing directed at tweens and teens. Parents are left to figure out how to handle kids' desire for skin care products.
Christmas in Bethlehem is somber due to the Israel-Hamas war
There are about 200,000 Palestinian Christians who live in and around Bethlehem, the Galilee region and Gaza. Usually crowds pack into Manger Square for celebrations but this year the mood is subdued.
For people with special needs, visiting Santa can lead to sensory overload
Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country.
Wishing for a Christmas miracle? Odds of winning Powerball are not in your favor
The last time a person won Powerball on Christmas was 10 years ago. If you want to try your luck, the next Powerball drawing is Monday night. The jackpot is north of $630 million.
The National Basketball Association lists its Christmas Day scoring leaders
Lebron James tops the list. The four-time champion and 19 time all-star has scored a total of 460 points in his 17 Christmas Day games. Putting him 65 points ahead of the late Kobe Bryant.
Taylor Swift and her Swifties provide an economic boost for Kansas City
When Taylor Swift brought her tour to Kansas City and then started dating NFL star Travis Kelce, it helped boost the city's economy.
How will issues at the U.S. southern border shape political battles in 2024?
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Angela Kelley of the American Immigration Lawyers Association about how politics is shifting the discourse on immigration.
Biden campaign directs ads to Black and Latino voters in key swing states
The Biden reelection campaign is already facing headwinds, with concerns about the candidate's age and his second-place showing to Donald Trump in early polls.
House and Senate members have officially wrapped up business for 2023
Lawmakers headed home after a dramatic year on Capitol Hill, even if very little of it had to do with passing legislation.
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Church leaders in Bethlehem canceled Christmas celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war. The Biden reelection campaign is already facing headwinds. Congress officially wrapped up 2023 business.