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Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions

Radio Ambulante's Maria Fe Martinez talks about different Latin American New Year's traditions, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions

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Barbershop: 2016 Is Almost Over, But Was It Really The Worst?

NPR's breaking news reporter Nate Rott, former political reporter Sam Sanders and senior business editor Marilyn Geewax talk about what happened in news during 2016.

Barbershop: 2016 Is Almost Over, But Was It Really The Worst?

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Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'

Actor and activist Jesse Williams says he believes his efforts are making a difference but gives credit to those who inspire him, among them black women and the black LGBTQ community. Melissa Kuypers/NPR hide caption

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Politics

Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'

The Grey's Anatomy co-star tells NPR's Michel Martin he's seen the effects of his actions in the public consciousness and discourse. He says he's inspired by black women and the black LGBTQ community.

Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'

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U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria

Several previous cease-fires have collapsed after a matter of days,€” but there is hope that this one will hold. On Saturday the U.N. Security Council supported the efforts by Russia and Turkey to end the violence. AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria

On Saturday the Security Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a bid by Russia and Turkey to end the violence in Syria. This week a cease-fire was announced in the war-torn country.

Europe

Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions

Forrmer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, a professor at Stanford, joins NPR's Rachel Martin to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to the sanctions from the U.S.

Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions

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Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support

Jad Isaac surveys the Har Homa settlement from his office window. Isaac, director of a Palestinian organization for sustainable development, is encouraged by Secretary of State John Kerry's impassioned defense of the U.N. Security Council's condemnation of the Israeli government's construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Daniel Estrin/NPR hide caption

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Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support

As Palestinians watch Israeli settlements being built, many were glad to hear U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry say the construction undermines the chances of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support

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NPR News Nuggets: Germs, Peanut Butter Jelly Time & Red Solo Cups

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NPR News Nuggets

NPR News Nuggets: Germs, Peanut Butter Jelly Time & Red Solo Cups

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

Sports

2016 In Sports: Overdue Victories; When Games Got Political

Was this the year of the activist athlete? NPR's Scott Simon looks back on the year in sports with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.

2016 In Sports: Overdue Victories; When Games Got Political

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In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call

Trump's tweet about strengthening U.S. nuclear capability renewed conversations about proliferation. Arms Control Wonk blogger Jeffrey Lewis tells NPR's Scott Simon about a nuclear close call in 1983.

In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call

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In The Service Industry, New Year's Is Often About Just Getting By

Linda Tirado spent 15 years working in the service industry, at gas stations, restaurants and bars. She says New Year's resolutions aren't really for people working dead-end jobs.

In The Service Industry, New Year's Is Often About Just Getting By

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Technology

Amazon Echo Murder Case Renews Privacy Questions Prompted By Our Digital Footprints

Smart devices like the Amazon Echo record snippets of conversation when they're being used. NPR's Scott Simon asks Scott Stein of CNET to explain what happens to the data that is collected.

Amazon Echo Murder Case Renews Privacy Questions Prompted By Our Digital Footprints

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Brooklyn Police And The People They Serve Improvise 'Understanding' On Stage

Starting in October, seven police officers and seven civilians got together once a week to get to know one another and do improvisational exercises. At the end of the 10-week journey they starred in To Protect, Serve, and Understand, a free show at the Brooklyn Music School. Above, Officer Desmond John, left, and Kathie Horejsi. Amanda Hinkle hide caption

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Theater

Brooklyn Police And The People They Serve Improvise 'Understanding' On Stage

What happens when you put seven cops and seven civilians in a rehearsal room once a week for 10 weeks? The result is a free show called To Protect, Serve, and Understand at the Brooklyn Music School.

Brooklyn Police And The People They Serve Improvise 'Understanding' On Stage

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