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After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn't going anywhere
by Charles Maynes
Vladimir Putin won a landslide reelection victory, taking some 87% of all ballots following three days of voting derided by Russia's opposition and the West as neither free nor fair.
Why Christmas in Ukraine may be celebrated on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7
by Tim Mak
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 winter holidays are once again colliding with a surge in illnesses
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID Response coordinator, about COVID, flu, RSV and what Americans need to know to stay healthy during the holiday season.
One of the country's oldest independent record stores is going out of business
by Kabir Bhatia
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
by Simon Rios
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.)
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.
Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog
by Michaeleen Doucleff
A holiday display features a diverse group of Santas to better reflect the community
by Kevin Beaty
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.
Zelenskyy told Congress continued aid is an investment in global security. Is it?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Amanda Sloat, senior director for Europe on the National Security Council, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington and U.S. assistance.