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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.
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades. The prime minister is struggling with allegations that ruling party politicians violated political finance laws.
Actor Ryan Gosling releases holiday version of 'I'm Just Ken'
by A Martínez
What does a man whose job is just to "beach" do in a winter wonderland? For actor Ryan Gosling, it's an opportunity to release a holiday version of his song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie."
Picking out a Christmas tree for this mom and son is a literal race against the clock
by Rachel Martin
In a nod to fond family traditions, a mother and son in upstate New York literally race to pick out a Christmas tree each year.
A top Qatari official discusses why Gaza is a policy priority
by Aya Batrawy
Qatar's ties to Hamas are controversial but useful. A top Qatari official tells NPR why the Gulf Arab state hosts senior Hamas figures and why Gaza is a policy priority.
U.N. Security Council proposals for Gaza weakened to win U.S. support
U.N. Security Council proposals to call for a Gaza ceasefire or put the U.N. in charge of aid inspections were weakened to try to win support from the U.S., which backs Israel's fight against Hamas.
Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr begins 36th season with Czech Republic's Kladno Knights
by Leila Fadel
Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990. The 51-year-old former NHL star made an appearance on the ice this week for the Kladno Knights, a team in the Czech Republic.
Georgia GOP chair discusses Colorado ruling disqualifying Trump from primary ballot
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon about the Colorado Supreme Court decision that disqualifies former President Donald Trump from running in the state's primary election.
How a teacher's act of kindness bound her student and family together
by Barry Gordemer
John Cruitt's mother died just days before Christmas in 1958. He's never forgotten the way his third grade teacher supported him. More than 50 years later he wrote to her and they reunited.
What's going on in our brains when we experience nostalgia?
by A Martínez
What's going on in our brains and bodies when we experience waves of nostalgia in the holiday season? We talk to musician and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin about the medicine of music.
Germany's government is warning companies to scale back dependence on China
by Rob Schmitz
The dependence German companies have built up on China helps prop up Europe's largest economy. Germany's government warns against over-dependence. What's the way forward for German companies?