NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.
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In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities, closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement.
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Four Republican House members voted with Democrats to force a vote on an extension to the expiring ACA subsidies, as premiums are set to increase significantly for millions of people next month.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Rep. Brian Ftizpatrick, R-Pa., and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., about joining forces to fight to extend the expiring ACA subsidies.
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President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president.
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President Trump's threat to halt Venezuelan oil sales stirs fear, but for a country long battered by shortages, it's just another crisis.
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr answered questions from senators about threats to broadcast licenses, investigations into news outlets and allegations that he's weaponizing the FCC.
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FCC Commissioner Ana M Gomez, along with the agency's chair and another commissioner, took questions from senators Wednesday about a variety of issues. She shares her reaction to the hearing.
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The Academy awards will be broadcast on Youtube beginning in 2029. It's a big change for Hollywood's biggest awards show, which draws millions of international viewers.
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Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno wants to make dual citizenships illegal for Americans. Those who currently have it would likely fight that in court.
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Two listeners pose questions about things they've noticed while driving around the Tri-State.