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White House announces new round of drug-price deals

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 16:55

Fourteen companies in total have now reached what the administration calls most-favored-nation pricing deals.

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Trump's push to end transgender care for young people opposed by pediatricians

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 16:15

Doctors and children's hospitals say nothing in the evidence has changed to justify the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for teens and tweens.

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It was called the Kennedy Center, but 3 different presidents shaped it

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 15:18

Washington, D.C.'s performing arts center was named for President Kennedy after his assassination. But his vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by Eisenhower and Johnson.

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Justice Department begins the release of the Epstein files

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 15:04

The Justice Department has begun publishing the Epstein files, releasing documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.

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Judge blocks HUD homelessness overhaul, rebukes agency for causing 'chaos'

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 14:37

A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.

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Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:25

The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.

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A Reddit post helped find MIT and Brown shooting suspect. Here's what we know

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:14

Details are beginning to emerge about the life of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the gunman who killed two and injured nine others in the attack at Brown University last week. He is also believed to have killed an MIT professor on Monday, police said.

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He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 10:16

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

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Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a 'plan B'

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 09:07
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In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.

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America's new top health diplomat has strong opinions on abortion and gender

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 08:58

Bethany Kozma leads a key global health office at the Department of Health and Human Services. In past experience in the public eye, she's campaigned against abortion and gender-affirming care.

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Cheddar bay biscuits, cheap margs and memories: Readers share their nostalgia for chain restaurants

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 08:14

Americans have deep nostalgia, and love, for America's chain restaurants. Why? We asked and more than 150 readers answered.

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4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 07:12

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

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Brown University shooting suspect found dead. And Epstein files release deadline looms

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 05:37

The man suspected of fatally shooting two students at Brown University has been found dead. And, today is the Justice Department's deadline to release files on Jeffrey Epstein.

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It's the last news quiz of the year! Will you go out on top?

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:01

This week, we've got annoying holiday movies, chatty White House insiders, and cheese.

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What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:00

An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.

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Friday is the deadline to release the Epstein files. Here's what to expect

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:00

Friday is the deadline for the government to release files related to the life and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and there are still questions about what will be published and when.

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Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:00
The Washington Post, talks with NPR's Morning Edition about ending anonymity and rethinking how restaurant criticism can feel more accessible.'/>

NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic.

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Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:00

While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.

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COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:00

If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists.

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In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 04:00

The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

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