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Biden announces final Ukraine aid before Trump takes office

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With less than two weeks left in office, the Biden administration is announcing its final shipment of weapons for Ukraine. The White House believes nearly all of this $500 million worth of weapons will arrive before the inauguration of Donald Trump, whose Ukraine envoy said they will aim for a solution within his first 100 days in office. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Buttigieg recaps transportation infrastructure improvements

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The tenure of Pete Buttigieg atop the Department of Transportation is coming to an end this month at a critical juncture for many of the industries the agency oversees. Buttigieg juggled crises in the rail and airline industries and oversaw the distribution of billions of dollars in funding from Biden’s infrastructure bill. Geoff Bennett sat down with Buttigieg as he prepares to leave office.
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Syria's Alawites face uncertain future after fall of Assad

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As Syria emerges from decades of dictatorship, people in the Assad family's ancestral home of Latakia province are both overjoyed and anxious. Assad and his family are Alawite, an offshoot of Shia Islam, and the people of his former region fear the new Sunni-controlled government will target them. Leila Molana-Allen reports from Assad’s hometown, a crumbling vestige of the regime.
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Is U.S. foreign aid for health care being used effectively?

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The vast majority of foreign aid administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development goes through middlemen, international aid agencies or U.S.-based private companies that then distribute the assistance. Critics say the system leaves out many deserving locally-led startups and non-government groups. Fred de Sam Lazaro explores the field of health care for his series, Agents for Change.
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Minneapolis agrees to federal oversight of its police

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The U.S. has long been one of the world’s largest donors of foreign aid. But in recent years, its effectiveness has been called into question by a chorus of critics who say the impact of assistance programs falls well short of their intended goals. They blame what some have called the "aid industrial complex." Fred de Sam Lazaro reports for his series, Agents for Change.
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Activists in Iran describe threats they face for protesting

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France’s foreign minister said three French detainees being held by Iran face conditions that fall within the definition of torture. Human rights groups have long decried how Iran treats its prisoners. Nick Schifrin and producers spoke to protestors inside Iran, especially female demonstrators, who have paid a heavy price in and out of jail, but remain undaunted.
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Trump expresses desire to expanding U.S. territory

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With Donald Trump set to enter the Oval Office in just two weeks, the president-elect expressed a desire to expand American territory through the use of military and economic force, if necessary. Trump also proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico and attacked his perceived political enemies as he battles legal challenges before he takes office. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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News Wrap: Wildfire in Los Angeles hills explodes in size

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In our news wrap Tuesday, residents are fleeing the hills of Los Angeles after the Palisades Fire exploded in size to more than 700 acres, a so-called polar vortex is bringing freezing temperatures as far south as the Gulf Coast, a devastating earthquake in Tibet killed at least 126 and two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a Jetblue plane in Florida.
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Meta drops fact-checking, critics fear misinformation spike

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Meta announced it's ending third-party fact-checking on its platforms, calling the decision a return to a “fundamental commitment to free expression.” CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the rules had become too restrictive and prone to over-enforcement. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications of this shift with Renee DiResta of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.
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U.S. accuses Sudan's rebel forces of committing genocide

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The Biden administration says the Rapid Support Forces rebel group in Sudan is committing genocide and announced new sanctions for the group’s leader and affiliated companies. It’s the latest escalation for Sudan which is facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world right now. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beth Van Schaack, U.S. ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice.
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Where does U.S. foreign aid go and does it make an impact?

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The U.S. has long been one of the world’s largest donors of foreign aid. But in recent years, its effectiveness has been called into question by a chorus of critics who say the impact of assistance programs falls well short of their intended goals. They blame what some have called the "aid industrial complex." Fred de Sam Lazaro reports for his series, Agents for Change.
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Trudeau stepping down as PM after rapid decline in approval

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he intends to resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal Party after a rapid decline in his approval rating. A new party leader will be selected by March and will face a formidable challenge in the upcoming elections. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Roland Paris.
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Truck explosion brings attention to PTSD for service members

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There are new details about the man believed responsible for exploding a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Police and military officials believe Matt Livelsberger suffered post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the final words he wrote might help explain the end of the life of a decorated special forces soldier. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump reshaping Jan. 6

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the certification of the results of the presidential election, how the history of Jan. 6 has been rewritten and how Trump and Republicans will govern.
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Washington Post faces turmoil and high-profile departures

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Staff at The Washington Post are bracing for a wave of layoffs. It's the latest hit for the Post, coming just days after longtime editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned in protest. A series of high-profile staff departures and a wave of reader backlash are raising questions about owner Jeff Bezos and the leadership of the Post. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kara Swisher.
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What to expect as a powerful winter storm wallops the U.S.

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More than 70 million Americans are under winter weather alerts Sunday night as a fierce storm barrels across the country. At least six governors have declared states of emergency amid bitter cold and heavy snow. In the coming days, frigid temperatures are expected as far south as Florida. William Brangham speaks with MyRadar senior meteorologist Matthew Cappucci for more.
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How the Jan. 6 attack still divides America four years later

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Monday marks four years since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, when a mob of then-President Trump’s supporters smashed their way into the building under the false belief that the 2020 election had been stolen. NPR’s Tom Bowman and Lauren Hodges, two journalists who were there that day, join William Brangham to discuss the Jan. 6 attack and its legacy in the years since.
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