Ayana Archie
Stories
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Sports
Michigan and Washington will face off in the 2024 college football championship
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in a game that went to overtime, while the Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns. Both the Michigan and Washington teams are undefeated.
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Animals
These were the top animal stories on NPR in 2023, including a snake on the plane
This year, animals made their marks with encounters that ranged from sad to creepy to cute.
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Law & Courts
A judge rules Rudy Giuliani must immediately pay $148 million to two election workers
Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea Moss, say despite Giuliani recently being convicted of defamation, he has continued in press conferences and interviews to lie about how they handled votes.
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World
These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC
Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate.
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National
Most Asian Americans say they face discrimination and are often treated as foreigners
In a Pew survey, Asian Americans reported facing the "model minority" stereotype, which assumes they're smarter and more well off, as well as being treated as outsiders even if they were U.S. born.
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National
First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations
This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.
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Sports
The Oakland A's are relocating to Las Vegas after MLB owners approve the move
There have been complaints about the Oakland Coliseum being outdated, but negotiations between the A's and the city over a new stadium fell apart. The Vegas stadium is expected to cost $1.5 billion.
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Arts & Life
Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs
Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.
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Animals
A pod of orcas have sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar
The pod rammed the boat's steering fin for about 45 minutes. Authorities were able to get crew members to land safely, but their yacht was irreparably damaged.
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Health
The FDA proposes banning a food additive that's been used for a century
Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive that studies show causes organ damage in rats and pigs. It was introduced in the 1920s and is used today in sodas and sports drinks.