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Biden meets with family of Americans held hostage by Hamas

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with the family of Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen, who is being held hostage by Hamas.

The show had a distinctive opening tune, but that's not the mystery fans were looking to solve.

People have been searching for this song from 'The X-Files' for 25 years. Until now

A song playing in the background of one episode has fascinated and eluded fans for more than two decades as they sought to track it, and the musicians, down. Now that mystery has finally been solved.

A supporter of Kuomintang, or KMT, Taiwan's major opposition party, waves Taiwan's national flag on Nov. 24, 2023, in Taipei, Taiwan. Researchers uncovered an influence operation targeting Taiwan's upcoming presidential election on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Fake social media accounts are targeting Taiwan's presidential election

The influence operation identified by Graphika researchers involved a network of more than 800 fake Facebook accounts that reposted Chinese-language TikTok and YouTube videos about Taiwanese politics.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after the central bank's policy meeting at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 1, 2023. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but projected they would be able to lower them next year.

The Fed is probably done raising interest rates and could cut them next year

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, amid signs of easing inflation. The central bank signaled that its benchmark borrowing rate may start to fall next year.

Chelsea Tarvainen pictured with her family. She owns and operates a home-based care center in Emmet County. After two years she is making profit, but can't boost capacity for more kids. Local studies show that not all home-based providers make a profit. PC: Tyler Thompson

A Crisis of Care: The good and bad about two key models of childcare

Whether they’re operating out of a center or a private home, childcare providers face similar issues: they need staff and be able to pay them competitively, all while trying to keep the costs affordable for families.

Concrete barriers line a road near the border with Lebanon in northern Israel on Nov. 28.

As fighting grinds on in Gaza, some Israelis in the north want a war with Hezbollah

Hamas is viewed by many Israelis as an existential threat in the south. But in the north, especially in Upper Galilee, many Israelis say Lebanon's Hezbollah militants must also be destroyed.

In 2023, pianist Awadagin Pratt released a terrific comeback album, his first in 12 years.

The 10 Best Classical Albums of 2023

Discover a broad spectrum of this year's most compelling classical music, from symphonic hell rides and soaring voices to searing string quartets, cathartic choirs and one amazing comeback.

Republican presidential candidates (from left) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy participate in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the University of Alabama on Dec. 6 in Tuscaloosa.

Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.

Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.

Parent and consumer groups warn against 'naughty tech toys'

The smart toy sector is worth close to $17 billion. But some parent and consumer support groups say these tech-driven toys are not safe for play.

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