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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.
New York GOP leader calls accusation of faked bio for new GOP House member 'serious'
by Brian Mann
New York Rep.-elect George Santos last month won a House seat on Long Island but much of his biography and resume appear to have been invented. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Dec. 20, 2022.)
The cost of the 12 days of Christmas increased dramatically this year
by Scott Horsley
Partridge prices were flat this year, but the cost of pear trees jumped more than 25%. PNC bank has run the numbers on all 12 days of Christmas — as it calculates its annual Holiday Price Index.
Why the waters off the west coast of the Galapagos Islands are getting colder
While the majority of the world's oceans are warming, the waters off the west coast of the Galapagos Islands are getting colder — creating a refuge from climate change for birds and marine animals.
University of Maine reveals first 100% bio-based 3D printed home
Researchers at the University of Maine have unveiled the first 3D-printed house made of natural materials and it's fully recyclable.
Los Angeles trial verdict: Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges
Once a powerful man in Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of three of seven charges in his second sex crimes trial. He is already serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York.
South Korea sets up a Truth and Reconciliation commission to investigate adoptions
South Korea says it will investigate hundreds of adoptions out of the country that may have involved fake records. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Kaomi Lee, one adoptee whose case is under review.
Morning news brief
The Jan. 6 panel wraps up its probe into the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Argentina wins its first World Cup in 36 years. The Biden administration announces a shift in strategy to fight homelessness.
Icy weather in Cambridge, England, interferes with delivery robot's path
Graham Smith was out for a walk when he found the robot stuck on an icy curb. He wrote on Facebook that the wheels of the "poor little mite" were "spinning like crazy." Smith helped it on its way.
Jan. 6 panel to vote on criminal referrals against former President Trump
Ahead of the House Jan. 6 committee meeting Monday, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to law professor Kim Wehle about the importance of this moment for American democracy.
World Cup fans in Los Angeles turn out to celebrate Argentina's championship
Fans in Los Angeles went wild when Argentina won the men's World Cup after an eventful final match against France. It was Argentina's first world championship since 1986.
Argentina's Lionel Messi has been chasing a World Cup win for 16 years
Argentina's World Cup win on Sunday was especially meaningful for star Lionel Messi. Where does he rank now that he's joined legend Diego Maradona in Argentina's World Cup winner's circle?