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World Morning news brief Russia launches Christmas Day attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Honda and Nissan are in merger talks, and Nigeria's president defends economic reforms despite worsening crisis. Sarah McCammon
Books The new book 'Parks 2' is a celebration of America's national parks Photographer Brian Kelley speaks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about "Parks 2," a new book packed with photos, memorabilia and essays about our country's national parks. Sarah McCammon
Arts & Life Here's what makes a great Kwanzaa feast Happy Kwanzaa! Kenya Parham and Tonya Hopkins, speaking to NPR in 2022, dish on what makes a Kwanzaa feast. Sarah McCammon
National Operation Lone Star takes toll on National Guard troops tasked with enforcing it Operation Lone Star is intended to deter illegal migration. It's also taking a toll on some of the Texas National Guardsmen tasked with enforcing it. Gabriella Alcorta-Solorio
Nigeria's president defends economic reforms despite worsening crisis Nigeria's president is defending his economic reforms, which have led to the worst economic crisis in decades. Poverty levels have soared. Fuel costs have more than tripled and people are hungry. Emmanuel Akinwotu Sarah McCammon
How a small-town paper in New York state keeps priniting locally While many newspapers are outsourcing their printing, or going online-only, a small daily in Saranac Lake, New York, is still running its own presses and has no plans to change the tradition. Zach Jaworski
National Students can be charged with a felony for threatening violence under Tennessee laws Students threatening mass violence at school can be charged with a felony, under new laws in Tennessee. This has put law enforcement at odds with school officials. Paige Pfleger
National 2024 brought more dramatic changes in abortion rights across the U.S. It's been more than two years since the Supreme Court overturned a federal right to abortion and gave the issue to the states. 2025 could be the year states start battling each other in court. Elissa Nadworny Sarah McCammon
National What would it mean for the U.S. to end birthright citizenship? NPR's Michel Martin talks about birthright citizenship with Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute. Michel Martin
News Quiz Take KUOW's 2024 year in review news quiz Test your news knowledge with big stories from this year. Katie Campbell