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Timber mill workers in Montana have a tough time finding affordable housing
by Austin Amestoy
One of the last remaining sawmills in Montana is closing, but not for lack of logs. Housing is too expensive for the labor force, and the mill can't hire enough workers.
Why do some people seem to be obsessed with fitness trackers?
by Leila Fadel
Why do some people seem to be obsessed with fitness trackers? NPR talks with psychologist Pamela Rutledge of Fielding Graduate University.
Well-intentioned mental health courts can struggle to live up to their goals
by Sam Whitehead
Mental health courts connect people to treatment and keep them out of jail. But they also often come at the price of a guilty plea, and participants say that feels like coercion.
Christmas music royalties are a boon to some performers
by A Martínez
For some performers, Christmas music royalties are the gifts that keep on giving.
Veneuela frees 10 Americans in prisoner swap deal involving fugitive 'Fat Leonard'
Ten Americans are returning home after being detained in Venezuela. It's part of a deal that also involves the return of a fugitive known as Fat Leonard.
A month out from the Iowa caucuses, a look at the state of the GOP presidential race
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Ryan Williams about the current state of the GOP presidential race and Nikki Haley's recent gains.
The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas
The war in Gaza continues, but negotiations appear to be taking place between Israel and Hamas for another ceasefire.
It has been a tough year for America's top diplomat
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists U.S. support for Israel has not left it isolated, despite anger over Israel's offensive in Gaza. It's just one of the crises he's looking at as the year ends.
Morning news brief
The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. The European Union has agreed to a new deal on migration. Heavy rain events are becoming more common as the world warms, scientists say.
Land of the free, home of the inefficient: appliance standards as culture war target
by Jeff Brady
To meet climate goals, energy efficiency for dozens of appliances is getting renewed attention from the Biden administration.
A lost dog was found after living more than 6 years in the woods
by Michel Martin
Rose was found after six and a half years living in the woods. Neighbors told rescuers they'd been feeding the stray terrier for years. Rose had run away from home in West Sussex, England.