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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.
103-year-old artificial Christmas tree sells for $4,000 at auction
by A Martínez
In 1920, Dorothy Grant was 8 when her family bought one of the first mass-produced artificial Christmas trees. She lived to 101, her 2.5-foot tree just sold at auction for $4,000.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas war
The death toll in Gaza is nearing 20,000 people, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, and Israel is coming under intense international pressure — even from its allies — to limit civilian casualties.
Constitutional scholar discusses Colorado ruling barring Trump from primary ballot
by A Martínez
Colorado's high court barred Donald Trump from the primary ballot under the Constitution's insurrection clause. A Martinez asks constitutional scholar Kim Wehle about the historic ruling.
New Washington Post CEO accused of Murdoch tabloid hacking cover-up
by David Folkenflik
Will Lewis, the next publisher and CEO of the Washington Post and formerly with the Wall Street Journal, is accused in court of helping to lead a cover-up of scandals at Rupert Murdoch's tabloids.
The Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies former President Trump from primary ballot
by Michel Martin
In a historic ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court said that Donald Trump is ineligible to become president again after engaging in insurrection. The decision bars him from the state's primary ballot.
Retired U.S. diplomat discusses calls for Israel to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired American diplomat Ryan Crocker about repeated U.S. calls for Israel to reduce the civilian death toll in Gaza.
Thank your ancestors if you're an early riser, say scientists
Are you an early riser? If so, you might have Neanderthal ancestors.
Phone lines in the Grand Canyon are being removed to improve aviation safety
A U.S. park ranger is honored for helping to remove aviation hazards from a 1930s-era installation of telephone lines in the Grand Canyon.
Some leaving China as political controls tighten and job prospects wane
by Anthony Kuhn
"Run philosophy" became a popular internet buzzword in recent years as political controls tighten and job prospects in China wane. Hear from some people now in Tokyo who recently fled China.
Congolese head to the polls to elect their next president
Millions of Congolese will vote for a new president Wednesday, with hopes for a peaceful election. The Democratic Republic of Congo has vast mineral wealth, but is impacted by poverty and conflict.
Deciphering a mother's secret Christmas code
by Rachel Martin
A woman talks about how she and her siblings cracked a secret code their mother came up with to prevent them from figuring out the gifts left for them under the Christmas tree.
How actors in 'The Boys in the Boat' trained to appear believable as Olympic athletes
by Mandalit del Barco
The actors in the new movie "The Boys in the Boat" endured grueling athletic training in order to row like the U.S. Men's National Team competing in the 1936 Olympics.