Morning news brief
President Trump announced on Monday that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, the U.S. Supreme Court allows third-country deportations temporarily, voting is underway in hotly contested New York City mayoral Democratic primary.
One of the country's oldest independent record stores is going out of business
After more than 50 years in business, Record Revolution, a beloved record store in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is closing its doors for good.
Mobile home residents buy their park, protecting themselves from eviction
Mobile home park residents often face eviction when parks are sold. Some states give residents first rights to buy them, and a nonprofit helps with financing. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 12, 2022.)
TV's favorite foul-mouthed kids from 'South Park' celebrated a big anniversary
The animated television series South Park celebrated its 25th anniversary over the summer. The show actually began as a student film that satirized Christmas.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr supports a total ban on TikTok
More than a dozen states have banned Tiktok from government devices over security concerns. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr about the issues with the social media app.
You've heard about the 12 days of Christmas. In some cultures, they celebrate 9
In Columbia the days leading up to Christmas are known as the novena, a time for prayer, music and celebration. We hear how one family carries out the tradition.
Why Christmas in Ukraine may be celebrated on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7
Even the day that Christmas falls on is a matter of vigorous dispute in Ukraine. In the context of the ongoing war with Russia, the question has taken on new meaning.
The Taliban continue eroding the rights and visibility of Afghan women and girls
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Afghan women's rights advocate Naheed Farid about the Taliban ban on university education for women. She was shocked by the decision to end higher education for women.
A woman who's helped save millions of lives is being celebrated in her hometown
Roanoke, Va., is unveiling plans for a statue of Henrietta Lacks, who died of cancer in 1951. Cell samples taken from her without her knowledge have been used to study cancer and develop vaccines.
A holiday display features a diverse group of Santas to better reflect the community
Santa Claus is a timeless tradition, but not everyone is comfortable with how Santa is portrayed. A holiday display in Denver is trying to appeal to a more diverse audience.