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The story of Peggy and John Fugelsang's wedding was one of the most popular on NPR.org.

Happy New Year! Now, Look Back At The Most Popular Stories Of 2014

5:19pm December 31, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Beauty queens and baseball videos, as well as hard news on Ebola and the Michael Brown case in Ferguson were the stories of biggest interest to NPR.org visitors. There were also cats, of course.

Theses 32 health workers are among the 360-plus who sacrificed their lives in the fight against Ebola. Their names are listed below. The photos are displayed at the Liberian Midwives Association in Monrovia.

Fallen Heroes: A Tribute To The Health Workers Who Died Of Ebola

4:51pm December 31, 2014

by NPR Staff

The virus has taken a tragic toll in their ranks. At hospitals and clinics, their photos are displayed along with messages from their friends and family: "May you rest in perfect peace."

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2014 Stories At The Intersection Of Race And Sports

4:24pm December 31, 2014

by Kat Chow

As the year winds down, Code Switch is taking a step back to pay tribute to some important — but perhaps forgotten — stories about race and sports.

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Palestinians Seek To Join International Criminal Court

3:58pm December 31, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Membership in the ICC could allow the Palestinians a means to pursue war crimes charges against Israel. But the move is likely to draw sharp response from Israel and the U.S.

10 Final Thoughts Of The Protojournalist

3:02pm December 31, 2014

by Linton Weeks

As the sun sets on The Protojournalist storytelling project, I reflect on the question: What have I done?

Worshippers stream through downtown Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, toward Bole Medhane Alem (Savior of the World) Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in Africa.

Ethiopians Seeking Birth Control: Caught Between Church And State

2:16pm December 31, 2014

The Orthodox church may not like it, but the powerful government is pushing family planning.

Using Both Quit Lines And Websites Helps Smokers Stop

1:50pm December 31, 2014

by Nancy Shute

Every state offers quit lines and other aids to help smokers end the habit. Using both telephone and online aids works best, a study finds.

Environmental cues — like the color, size and shape of the dinnerware, the music playing in the background and the lighting in the dining room — can alter how we experience food and drink. For example, research suggests that serving food on a red plat

Food Psychology: How To Trick Your Palate Into A Tastier Meal

1:45pm December 31, 2014

by Maanvi Singh

Ingredients and preparation matter in making a delicious dinner. But so do a lot of other external factors, from your mood to room lighting. Here, a guide to enhancing the pleasures of the plate.

Roxane Gay is an author who examines race, culture and gender.

Roxane Gay: 2014 Was The Year Of 'Enough Is Enough'

12:32pm December 31, 2014

by NPR Staff

Author Roxane Gay spent 2014 thinking and writing about issues that exposed divides in America over race and gender. She offers her thoughts on some of the year's most-talked-about stories.

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The app-based car service Uber has had a big year for business -- and controversy.

As Uber Expands, It Asks Cities For Forgiveness Instead Of Permission

12:18pm December 31, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

In 2014, Uber became one of the most valuable privately held companies on Earth. It expanded to more than 200 cities, but criticism and legal battles have ballooned in parallel with its revenues.

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