NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and heartache.Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to retired Gen. James Hoyer of the West Virginia National Guard following Wednesday's shooting that left one guardsperson dead and another critically injured.Scott Simon

Authorities say the suspect who shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, drove from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack. Here's how that city is reacting.Kyle Norris

Afghans seeking asylum say they're stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.Diaa Hadid

Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane's experience of an uncontrolled "pitch down" event last month.Joel Rose

We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for.Sherisse Pham

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL.Scott Simon

Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.Jane Arraf

Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S.Robin Washington

Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.Sarah Petrowich

Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.EMMET LIVINGSTONE

Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018.Scott Simon

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her impending resignation last night. We examine what led to the Georgia Republicans' decision and what it might mean for their party's narrow House majority.Stephen Fowler

President Trump had a rather chummy meeting with the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday after weeks of heated rhetoric,Franco Ordoñez

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.Nell Greenfieldboyce

Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.Charles Maynes

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his decision to retract his retirement and run for reelection.Scott Simon

Congress remains at an impasse as lawmakers debate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire by the end of the year. A warning that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm.Selena Simmons-Duffin

Raja has been exhausted by his loving mother for six decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lebanese writer Rabih Alameddine about his book, "The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)."Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss championship night in women's soccer and the return of King James to the NBA court.Scott Simon

To convey the message that dropping a frozen turkey into boiling oil is not a good idea, one North Carolina county decided to conduct a demonstration.Kelly Kenoyer

Pope Leo likes movies. As he meets with Hollywood stars today, we have a look at his four favorite movies.Scott Simon

The best cheese of 2025 has been declared: The winner of the World Cheese Awards is an aged Gruyère from the Swiss Alps.Scott Simon

The new Texas A&M University System, which requires professors to obtain approval from the school president to discuss certain race and gender topics, has been met with opposition from faculty and freedom of speech advocates.Kyle B. McClenagan

The BBC apologizes to President Trump for edits made to his January 6 speech that gave the impression that he specifically called for violence. But Trump still wants a financial settlement.Willem Marx