The history of one of Washington's weirdest traditions: the turkey pardon

Comic D.J. Demers jokes a lot about hearing loss — but won't be 'the hearing aid guy'

Demers was diagnosed with hearing loss when he was 4 years old. As a kid, he saw nothing funny about it — but then he learned to make people laugh. He just dropped his fourth stand-up special.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:00:00

These senators are key to the approval of cabinet picks. Plus, Thanksgiving recipes

President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks will need approval from the Republican-led Senate. Here's who to watch. And, make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:09:11

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:00:00

The man who helped roll back abortion rights now wants to 'crush liberal dominance'

Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society helped overturn abortion rights. He spoke to Morning Edition about the Teneo Network's plan to disrupt Hollywood and other perceived centers of liberal thinking.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:00:00

After 15 years, Megan Atherton reunites with her 'Unsung Hero'

A special reunion conversation between Megan Atherton and the woman who changed the course of her life.

Published: 2024-11-25 11:00:00

Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solution

Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:30:00

Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election's runoff

Romania's political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:14:05

The holidays are stressful. Restore your calm with these 5 quick tricks

Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!

Published: 2024-11-25 10:00:00