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Science Here's what happens to your body and emotions in while seeking common ground What's going on in our bodies and emotions when we have conversations about our differences? NPR's science podcast Short Wave talked to neuroscientists and psychologists to find out. Rachel Carlson
Europe At the 1,000 day mark of war, a Ukrainian activist looks ahead NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Hanna Hopko, from the International Center for Ukrainian Victory, as Russia's invasion of her country approaches 1,000 days. Elena Burnett Mary Louise Kelly Patrick Jarenwattananon
Politics Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints. Carrie Johnson
2 killed, hundreds of thousands without power in Western Washington amid pacific bomb cyclone winds At least two people are dead and hundreds of thousands are without power after winds produced by a bomb cyclone tore through Western Washington Tuesday night, with gusts topping 70 miles per hour. KUOW Staff
Science The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris There are at least 19,000 pieces of space debris in Earth's orbit, not including active satellites, that the U.S is monitoring. Chandelis Duster
Politics Veteran news editor expects Trump 'to go after the press in every conceivable way' Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is "salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists." New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees. Terry Gross
Politics Gaetz meets with Senate Republicans as House ethics panel considers releasing report Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's nominee to serve as Attorney General, faces an uphill battle as the House ethics panel considers releasing report on allegations involving sex with a minor. Deirdre Walsh
National A man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Laken Riley The case over the killing of a Georgia nursing student fueled the national debate over immigration during this year's presidential race. The Associated Press
Politics Trump picks Matthew Whitaker for ambassador to NATO President-elect Donald Trump tapped Matthew Whitaker as his ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which Trump has long criticized for taking advantage of U.S. defense spending. Ryan Lucas Stephen Fowler
National NFL kickers are better than ever from long distance, and that's changing football Field goals of 50 yards or longer used to be a rare thing in the NFL. But this season, kickers are hitting them at a record 72% clip — and head coaches are trying them far more often than ever before. Becky Sullivan
