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GOP Looks To Pence As Trump's Point Man On Capitol Hill

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GOP Looks To Pence As Trump's Point Man On Capitol Hill

Vice President-elect Mike Pence has close ties on Capitol Hill, where he served in the U.S. House for 12 years.

Week In Politics: Trump Makes First Cabinet Appointments

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After Criticizing Trump, Miami GOP Congressman Prepares To Work With Him

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After Criticizing Trump, Miami GOP Congressman Prepares To Work With Him

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After Criticizing Trump, Miami GOP Congressman Prepares To Work With Him

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Longing Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra

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Los Buyes Gonzalo Rubalcaba

For Newly Arrived Migrants, Paris Offers An Upgraded Welcome

Marion Chabrel (center), 37, has taken in two migrants as roommates, Brahim (left), from Bangladesh, and Shabada (right) from Afghanistan. Eleanor Beardsley/NPR hide caption

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For Newly Arrived Migrants, Paris Offers An Upgraded Welcome

by Eleanor Beardsley

For Newly Arrived Migrants, Paris Offers An Upgraded Welcome

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In 'Lion,' A Man Uses Google Earth To Search For His Family

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In 'Lion,' A Man Uses Google Earth To Search For His Family

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Aaja Nindiya Aaja Lata Mangeshkar

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Bought Some Swampland in Florida Jim Campilongo

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Hints At Retirement

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Hints At Retirement

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How To Teach A Sea Lion Who's Fussy About Grammar

Chacoda, an Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, is so good at vocalizing that he can mimic his teacher, Kathy Streeter, when she says, "How are you?" Gabrielle Emanuel/NPR hide caption

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How To Teach A Sea Lion Who's Fussy About Grammar

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How To Teach A Sea Lion Who's Fussy About Grammar

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Seal Beach The Album Leaf

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Science

In New Jersey, Kids Help Dig For Fossils In An Unlikely Place

by Elana Gordon

In New Jersey, Kids Help Dig For Fossils In An Unlikely Place

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Dysfunctional Fossil Harry Miller

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Scrabbling for Purchase Charlie Hunter Trio

The Favorite Drink Of Italian Grandpas Gets An American Revival

Bittersweet liqueurs including Cynar, Jagermeister, Chartreuse and Amaro Nonino have long been popular in Italy and other parts of Europe as a digestive aid. Now, they're becoming popular on U.S. cocktail menus. Kirk McKoy/LA Times via Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

The Favorite Drink Of Italian Grandpas Gets An American Revival

by Ari Shapiro

The Favorite Drink Of Italian Grandpas Gets An American Revival

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From Our Listeners

NPR Listeners Give Thanks To Their Favorite Musicians

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Love for Sale Frank Vignola

Politics

Green Party Raises More Than $5 Million In Election Recount Effort

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Politics

GOP Looks To Pence As Trump's Point Man On Capitol Hill

by Susan Davis

GOP Looks To Pence As Trump's Point Man On Capitol Hill

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Business

Holiday Shoppers Expected To Spend Most Money Online

by Sonari Glinton

Holiday Shoppers Expected To Spend Most Money Online

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Killion Vaults Killion Vaults

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White Elephant Sale Will Bernard

Remembrances

Barry Williams Remembers His TV Mom, 'Brady Bunch' Star Florence Henderson

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As Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces 'Endangered' List

A cruise ship passes Venice's St. Mark's Square at sunset in September. Up to 90,000 tourists fill the city every day, far outnumbering the 55,000 residents. Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

As Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces 'Endangered' List

by Christopher Livesay

As Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces 'Endangered' List

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Heritage Margie Adam

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Gift of Song Mason Williams

Politics

Experts Say Russian Propaganda Helped Spread Fake News During Election

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History

'Atlas Obscura' Explores Roots Of The So-Called Mid-Atlantic Accent

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Brittish Grenadiers River City Brass Band

Europe

In Conservative Poland, People Pushed Back In Battle Over Abortion Rights

by Joanna Kakissis

In Conservative Poland, People Pushed Back In Battle Over Abortion Rights

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The Deadly Nightshade Daniel Lanois

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Sports

College Football Fans Abroad Prepare For Thanksgiving Weekend Games

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Bah Humbug! Why Are Most Christmas TV Specials So Bad?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is celebrating 50 years of being one of the few good Christmas TV specials. ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images hide caption

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Television

Bah Humbug! Why Are Most Christmas TV Specials So Bad?

by Eric Deggans

Bah Humbug! Why Are Most Christmas TV Specials So Bad?

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Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth David Bowie & Bing Crosby

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Una Line di Dolcezza Bert Jansch

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