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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Musicians who pushed the edges break out to make incredible collections
Morning Edition looks back on the best albums of 2023 — many artists are drawing on subcultures and folk music to reach smaller audiences.
Indigenous sewing group empowers and heals through fashion
by Kassidy Arena
Therapy and healing can come from creating art. That's what one group of inter-tribal women found as they work through generational trauma that Native Americans experience.
To get Ukraine funding, Biden may have to compromise on U.S. border security
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden says he's willing to compromise on border security as he tries to secure a Ukraine funding deal. We look at what that could mean for the 2024 election.
TubaChristmas is celebrating its 50th brassy birthday
by Neda Ulaby
On the first TubaChristmas, around 300 musicians showed up at the ice skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, bearing their giant brass instruments. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 22, 2023.)
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.
Tweens and teens have become a prime target for cosmetic and skin care ads
by Cori Yonge
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.
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.
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.
Morning news brief
by Asma Khalid
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.