Morning Edition for December 30, 2022 : NPR

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A sampling of the most memorable stories that aired on 'Morning Edition' in 2022

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China grapples with COVID surge that may be the worst since the pandemic began

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Constituents sound off about Rep.-elect Santos, who is under investigation

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Constituents sound off about Rep.-elect Santos, who is under investigation

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Why nearly the entire population of Tampa, Kan., visited Tampa, Fla.

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Myanmar court again finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption

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An appreciation of the work by some of the musicians who died in 2022

by A Martínez

An appreciation of the work by some of the musicians who died in 2022

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After record drug deaths, there have been major reforms in addiction treatment

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After record drug deaths, there have been major reforms in addiction treatment

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Southwest moves toward near-normal operations after widespread cancellations

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Brazil rings in the new year with a new president

by Carrie Kahn

Brazil rings in the new year with a new president

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'Visualizing the Virgin' shows Mary in the Middle Ages

The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin, from Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530, Simon Bening. Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment. Getty Museum hide caption

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'Visualizing the Virgin' shows Mary in the Middle Ages

by Susan Stamberg

'Visualizing the Virgin' shows Mary in the Middle Ages

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StoryCorps

2 former bartenders are glad they were a part of the Starlite Lounge

by Esther Honig

2 former bartenders are glad they were a part of the Starlite Lounge

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Business

From the great resignation to unionizing: Starbucks reflects 2022's labor journey

by Stacey Vanek Smith

From the great resignation to unionizing: Starbucks reflects 2022's labor journey

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Politics

Young Republicans warn the party to promote issues that young voters care about

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Young Republicans warn the party to promote issues that young voters care about

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National

Ohio man's flight was canceled but he was determined not to miss the Rose Parade

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Law

Works from 1927 are about to become part of the public domain

by Phil Harrell

Works from 1927 are about to become part of the public domain

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Law

U.S. Supreme Court will wait until 2023 to hear arguments on border restrictions

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Obituaries

Brazilian soccer superstar Pelé has died at the age of 82

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Politics

House Democrats release former President Trump's tax returns

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