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From left: Suzanne Sheuerman, Nicole Holliday, Barbara Schmidt, Marcella Yearwood and her husband, and Debora Wagner

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Concerned about arguments at Thanksgiving? NPR readers give tips to help

Many topics have divided the nation recently. NPR asked readers for insights into how they handle divisive conversations over the holidays. Here are the tips they provided.

Wednesday

A first responder looks for survivors at the scene of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in a southern suburb of Beirut on Tuesday.

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Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect. And, TSA-approved Thanksgiving foods

Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah begins their ceasefire, but many remain displaced. And, if you are traveling for the holidays here are the foods you can bring through TSA.

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Protests in Pakistan, Trump Threatens Tariffs

Tuesday

People inspect the damage at the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike that targeted a branch of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan finance group in Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday.

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How Trump wants to cut spending. And, possible Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

President-elect Donald Trump wants to use a presidential impoundment to make big cuts to government spending. And, what could block a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Trump's Spending Cuts, A Conservative Activist's Plan

Monday

President-elect Trump has made his choices for three top health positions in his next administration.

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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.

Trump's Cabinet Picks, UN Femicide Report, COP29 Deal

Friday

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting on Feb. 23 in National Harbor, Md.

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Trump's new pick for attorney general. And, Russia's message to NATO countries

President-elect Donald Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration. And, Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine.

Trump's New AG Pick, Ukraine Turning Point, West Coast Storm

Thursday

Matthew Whitaker, Trump's pick as ambassador to NATO, speaks during a Trump rally at Montana State University on Aug. 9, in Bozeman, Mt.

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Why the U.S. shifted right. And, the Justice Department wants Google Chrome sold

Why and where the country shifted right in the 2024 election. And, the Justice Department wants Google Chrome on the auction block.

Baltic Cable Cut, Trump's NATO Ambassador, Republican Voter Turnout

Wednesday

Linda McMahon speaks during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

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Trump picks lead for Education Department. And, tips to bridge political divides

What we know about Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. And, science-backed tips to bridge political divides.

McMahon Ed Secretary, FEMA Chief Testifies, X-odus Fuels Bluesky, Gaza Sniper Drones

Tuesday

A Ukraine's Humvee armored military vehicle drives past a burning car on a road near the border with Russia, in the Sumy region of Ukraine, on August 14.

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1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. And, Trump's proposed plan for your money

How life in Russia has changed, 1,000 days after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. And, diving into the consequences of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts.

Russia-Ukraine 1000 Days, Hong Kong Activists Sentenced, Trump And Your Money

Monday

In this image provided by the U.S. Army, soldiers, from the 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade out of Fort Bragg N.C., conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the Army Tactical Missile System.

In this image provided by the U.S. Army, soldiers, from the 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade out of Fort Bragg N.C., conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the Army Tactical Missile System. John Hamilton/White Sands Missile Range, via Associated Press hide caption

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U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia. And, Trump's fentanyl plan

Why President Biden changed his stance on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. And, experts are skeptical of President-elect Trump's plan to crack down on fentanyl.

Ukraine Missiles, G20 Summit, Trump's Plans on Fentanyl

Friday

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign rally for Donald Trump at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., on Nov. 1. Trump has now tapped Kennedy for his administration.

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RFK Jr. tapped to run HHS. And, the bond market's impact on Trump's economic plans

President-elect Donald Trump taps RFK Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Here's why experts are worried. And, how the U.S. bond market could upend Trump's economic plans.

Thursday

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) questions Attorney General Merrick Garland during a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee, on June 4. President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate Gaetz to head up the Department of Justice

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) questions Attorney General Merrick Garland during a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee, on June 4. President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate Gaetz to head up the Department of Justice Wednesday. Allison Bailey/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's attorney general pick. And, what if the Department of Education is scrapped

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Here's what we know about him. And, a look at the possible consequences of eliminating the Department of Education.

Gaetz Tapped For AG, Blue State Opposition, Israel Vs. France Soccer Match

Wednesday

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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Analyzing Trump's cabinet picks so far. And, Biden's intimate view of the White House

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of announcements about key cabinet members, at least one of which has come as a shock. And, President Biden provides an intimate view of the White House.

Trump Foreign Policy, Abu Ghraib Ruling, Cop 29 Climate Summit

Tuesday