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See the buzzworthy winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

This year's top prizes went to a teen from Thailand and an American who is just the fifth woman to win in 58 years. Karine Aigner spoke with NPR about the significance of the photo and the award.

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President Biden welcomes Americans who had been imprisoned by Russia. Hezbollah and Hamas are burying assassinated leaders. Simone Biles cemented her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time.

Unique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats

Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., meets with reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday as Republicans confront internal divisions over how to to address growing health care costs.

How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress

Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.

Rupert Murdoch (center) and his sons Lachlan (left) and James attend the 2014 Television Academy Hall of Fame in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Beyond Sexual Harassment, Lesser Known Scandals Could Cost The Murdochs A $14B Deal

For the Murdochs, who control Fox News as part of a larger media empire, getting rid of Bill O'Reilly is a move to regain full control of the European broadcasting giant Sky in a $14.6 billion deal.

'SNL' just wrapped its 50th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

For a show that's never been shy about celebrating itself, Saturday Night Live was bound to lean hard into its 50th season. But the results were as mixed as ever.

Rioters take to the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. An NPR analysis found more Capitol riot defendants may have ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right group, than was previously known.

Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known

NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Rep. Schiff on the Protecting Our Democracy Act

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the Protecting Our Democracy Act and the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

J. Michael Luttig, former U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Fourth Circuit, arrives to testify before the House committee that is investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Former federal judge warns of danger to American democracy

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig about his testimony during a recent Jan. 6 committee hearing.

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, center, speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington on June 25, 2017.

Oath Keepers planned an armed rebellion, prosecutor tells jury in sedition case

Using text messages, video and recorded calls, the DOJ is arguing that the defendants set out to overturn the 2020 election results by storming the Capitol and interrupting the electoral vote count.

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