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Mitski's song "Your Best American Girl" is one of Stephen Thompson's favorites of 2016. Ebru Yildiz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

What 2016 Sounded Like

NPR Music editor and reviewer Stephen Thompson reflects on the year through the lens of music and shares the songs that impressed him most.

World

Analyzing The Impact Of The U.N. Resolution On Israeli Settlements

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World

U.N. Rejects U.S. Calls For Sanctions On South Sudan

by Michele Kelemen

U.N. Rejects U.S. Calls For Sanctions On South Sudan

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Africa

How South Sudan Came To The Brink Of 'Ethnic Civil War'

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Moon Little People

Books

NPR's Book Concierge To The Rescue With Last-Minute Gift Ideas

by Petra Mayer , Allison Aubrey

NPR's Book Concierge To The Rescue With Last-Minute Gift Ideas

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Food

How Kitchen Sounds Influence Food Flavor

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Food

Cocktail Ideas To Put The Holiday Spirit Into Your Spirits

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Oh, Good Grief! [Vocal Version] Vince Guaraldi Trio

National

New Orleans Residents Share Decades Of Photos With The Same Santa

by Tegan Wendland

New Orleans Residents Share Decades Of Photos With The Same Santa

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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Big Al Carson & Lars Edegran

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I Will Possess Your Heart Death Cab for Cutie

World

Canadian Businessman Is On A Mission To Help Syrian Refugee Families

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Religion

'Chrismukkah': Interfaith Families Negotiate A Christmas-Hanukkah Combination

by Deena Prichep

'Chrismukkah': Interfaith Families Negotiate A Christmas-Hanukkah Combination

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Mitski's song "Your Best American Girl" is one of Stephen Thompson's favorites of 2016. Ebru Yildiz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

What 2016 Sounded Like

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What 2016 Sounded Like

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Sorry Beyoncé

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas George Tidwell

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