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Opinion: The best gift we can give the departed is to keep their sparkle alive - 2025-12-27T08:00:00-05:00
Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit.

ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention - 2025-12-27T06:30:00-05:00
Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation.

Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks - 2025-12-27T05:44:57-05:00
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.

Myanmar is set to hold phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham' - 2025-12-27T05:01:00-05:00
Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.

Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted - 2025-12-27T02:57:57-05:00
A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him.

Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting - 2025-12-27T02:44:10-05:00
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.

Top Instagram reels from Goats and Soda in 2025: Plumpy'Nut, aid cuts, soccer grannies - 2025-12-26T10:37:29-05:00
Our most-viewed Instagram videos include reports from a Rhode Island factory that makes special food for malnourished children and from a tournament for soccer-playing "grannies."

U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria. And, holiday shopping was higher than expected - 2025-12-26T06:48:56-05:00
The U.S. has launched a "deadly strike" against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year.

Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike - 2025-12-26T06:00:00-05:00
The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.

Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time - 2025-12-26T05:01:00-05:00
President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.