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Wayne Berry is training to be a truck driver. The shortage of drivers is so severe that on his second day of training, he already had a job offer.

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Trucking Shortage: Drivers Aren't Always In It For The Long Haul

10:23am December 14, 2015

by Frank Morris

The U.S. has a chronic shortage of truck drivers — by one estimate, the trucking industry is short almost 50,000 drivers. If that number doubles as predicted, shipping disruptions will ensue.

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The Freddie Gray Trial Asks: What Happened Inside That Van?

5:43pm December 13, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

In Baltimore, closing arguments are slated to begin on Monday in the case of the first of six officer to be tried for the death of Freddie Gray. We get a recap of the trial so far.

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The cuckoo clock is showcased in one of five Lord and Taylor window displays. At midnight, a fireworks animation explodes in the background.

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The Art Of Holiday Cheer: A Window Into Storefront Displays

3:02pm December 13, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

During the holidays, a number of retailers deck their windows to lure shoppers off the sidewalk. At Lord and Taylor in New York City, a team has been planning this year's display since February.

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Justice Stephen Breyer On What The Court Does Behind Closed Doors, And Hamilton

2:51pm December 13, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joined the NPR Politics podcast to talk about his 'unusual' jobs, his increasing focus on global law and, yes, the musical.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder poses for a portrait at CityCenterDC, Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

Beyond His Tenure, Holder Hasn't Left The Civil Rights Fight

12:31pm December 13, 2015

by NPR Staff

Reflecting on his six years in office, the former attorney general talks with NPR's Michel Martin about what critics have called the most divisive administration and what's in store for him next.

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Secret Service personnel man the roof of Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta, where President Barack Obama had an interview on March 10.

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Atlanta Is Setting Its Storied Neighborhood Bar — In High Resolution

9:43am December 13, 2015

by Stephannie Stokes

It's the kind of place where people sit in the same seat day after day. The iconic Manuel's Tavern is getting renovated, and to preserve the bar's character, locals are trying something novel.

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Long Rife With Setbacks, San Bernardino Is Not Without Faith

8:33am December 13, 2015

by John Burnett

The massacre in San Bernardino, California, was a blow to a place that has had its share of adversity. The city has been battered by economic calamity, wildfires, high crime and bankruptcy.

GOP Bemoans Trump's Baffling New High

7:51am December 13, 2015

NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Republican Richard Viguerie of the Conservative Headquarters and David Frum, former George W. Bush speechwriter about what is happening with the Republicans.

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Sick Snakes Seized From A Baltimore Apartment

7:51am December 13, 2015

Sixty-six snakes in poor condition — sick and hungry — were found in a Baltimore apartment. An animal rescue shelter has put out a call for supplies.

Trump's Words Spark Republican Backlash

7:51am December 13, 2015

NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson about what's happened this week in politics and looks at the week ahead.