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NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers — now more than one in eight current members — who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

In this essay from the Glen Arbor Sun, editor Jacob Wheeler shares his perspective on interactions with Afghan refugees in northern Michigan.

As the holidays near, let's explore some backstories of popular Christmas carols this week!

Rep. Mike Lawler says House Speaker Mike Johnson is correct in saying the health care system isn't working, but allowing ACA subsidies to expire without a plan to address rising costs is "idiotic."

President Trump's lawsuit alleges that the BBC's fall 2024 documentary was "a brazen attempt" to harm his re-election. The BBC has apologized but rejects his claim.

Coggin wonders: What if "five golden rings" refers to roasted ring-necked pheasants?

Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of 2025.

A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers.