Environment O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky? It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season. Are real Christmas trees or their fake counterparts more eco-friendly? Alina Hartounian
History How do you re-create the voice of a 15th century king? Dig up his skeleton When Richard III's skeleton was found under a parking lot in England in 2012, it was an exciting enough discovery for the general public, but a game-changer for Yvonne Morley-Chisholm. Kathryn Fink Patrick Wood
National 2 pediatricians answer your questions about traveling with kids over the holidays NPR's Michel Martin speaks with pediatricians Candice Jones and Jaime Friedman, who offer tips on how to travel with little ones. (Story aired on Morning Edition on Nov. 24, 2024.) Michel Martin
Politics Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever' From hiding, María Corina Machado says she'll continue to fight for Venezuelan democracy. Mary Louise Kelly Alejandra Marquez Janse Christopher Intagliata
Environment Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025 Indigenous advocates called the final agreement in Azerbaijan "drastically insufficient." Now they're focusing on next year's global climate summit in Brazil where Indigenous participation is expected to be historic. Nate Perez
National The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades The six-month season saw an above-average number of storms. Scientists say climate change is leading to more powerful and deadly hurricanes that can affect inland communities far from the coasts. Greg Allen
Politics Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Police who responded said they found no evidence of explosives on the lawmakers' properties. The Associated Press
World China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges Longtime state media journalist Dong Yuyu met often with journalists and diplomats. His family believes he is now being persecuted for those exchanges. Emily Feng
How one high school in Indiana is trying to curb drunk driving among teens Nearly 40 people die in drunk driving accidents in the U.S. every day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Business A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world A social media ban for children under 16 will be the first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts. The Associated Press
