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A protest against President-elect Donald Trump in Los Angeles last month. Democrat Hillary Clinton drew 61 percent of the vote versus Trump's 31 percent in the country's most populous state. Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images hide caption
A demonstrator appeared outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas last September, during a protest by the Culinary Workers Union. John Locher/AP hide caption
As President, Trump Will Appoint Labor Board That Regulates His Hotels
In Baton Rouge, La., Recovery Efforts Continue After Summer Floods
A protest against President-elect Donald Trump in Los Angeles last month. Democrat Hillary Clinton drew 61 percent of the vote versus Trump's 31 percent in the country's most populous state. Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images hide caption
Maya Shankar was on her way to being an accomplished concert violinist, but a twist of fate led her to the social sciences instead. Renee Klahr/NPR hide caption
"Anger isn't something that is solely a rural, American, white guy emotion," says novelist Nickolas Butler. Below, he and Jennifer Haigh recommend books about a range of American experiences. NPR hide caption
Book News & Features
Still Puzzled By The Election? Authors Prescribe Fiction For Better Understanding
Still Puzzled By The Election? Authors Prescribe Fiction For Better Understanding
Four Iraqi commandos at the base were among those awarded medals by Defense Secretary Ash Carter during his visit earlier this month. David Welna/NPR hide caption
Defense Secretary Ash Carter Predicts 'Tough Fight' Ahead To Retake Mosul
If you see a bias-based attack at a subway station, do you know how to intervene? Activists in New York City are preparing people with tips like engaging the victim and distracting the harasser. Canadian Pacific/Flickr hide caption
In New York, Activists Prepare Bystanders To Take Action Against Harassment
New Details Emerge About Victims Of Berlin Christmas Market Attack
The marmalade hoverfly might not be the flashiest bug under the sun, but researchers say it "does some very important jobs." Clifton Beard/Flickr hide caption
Elena of Avalor is Disney's first Latina princess. Her show features music drawn from all over Central and South America. Disney Channel/Disney Channel hide caption
'Elena Of Avalor' Takes The Throne As Disney's First Latina Princess
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