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Saturday

Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert helps rescue a family from a helicopter crash

Blaine Gabbert of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Grant Halverson/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert helps rescue a family from a helicopter crash

Often in the background as Tom Brady's backup, Gabbert is gaining national attention for helping rescue four people in the water after a helicopter crash in Florida.

The future of migrants in El Paso remains uncertain as border restrictions continue

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The Picture Show

The future of migrants in El Paso remains uncertain as border restrictions continue

Migrants have traveled hundreds, if not thousands, of miles to the Mexican border in a search of a better life. Many are turning themselves over to U.S. border authorities and seeking asylum.

Analysis

Politics

What Trump's tax returns reveal about his personal and business finances

After a lengthy battle, six years' worth of former President Trump's federal taxes were made public this week. But what do they tell us about his finances?

What Trump's tax returns reveal about his personal and business finances

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The overturning of Roe v. Wade made history in 2022

The constitutional right to abortion ended this year, with clinics closing in states that banned the procedure, and patients who could traveling to states where abortion is allowed.

The overturning of Roe v. Wade made history in 2022

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Politics

Republicans turn to 2023 with narrow House majority

With a narrow majority in the House, we look ahead to what Republicans can accomplish and what their control of the chamber means for the Biden administration's agenda.

Republicans turn to 2023 with narrow House majority

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Economy

2022 on track to be a record year for shopping returns

NPR's Alina Selyukh talks with PayPal executive Peggy Alford about the surge of post-holiday returns, changes in how we shop, and expectations for next year's consumer spending and the economy.

2022 on track to be a record year for shopping returns

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Politics

Week in politics: 2022 delivers another highly charged political year

This year saw President Biden's first State of the Union address, revelations from the House committee investigating Jan. 6, former President Trump's campaign announcement and much more.

Week in politics: 2022 delivers another highly charged political year

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2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis

Ed Byrne, Homeland Security investigations agent, left, and Lt. Ken Impellizeri of the San Diego Police leave the scene of a fatal fentanyl overdose by a 39-year-old woman in San Diego, Calif., on Nov. 10. Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption

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2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis

The opioid epidemic continued to surge in 2022, killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.

2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis

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Friday

Court rules doctors who provide abortions can't be prosecuted under Arizona law

An unoccupied recovery area, left, and an abortion procedure room are seen at a Planned Parenthood Arizona facility in Tempe, Ariz., on June 30, 2022. On Friday, Dec. 30, the Arizona Court of Appeals concluded that doctors who provide abortions can't be prosecuted under a pre-statehood law that criminalizes nearly all abortions. Matt York/AP hide caption

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Reproductive rights in America

Court rules doctors who provide abortions can't be prosecuted under Arizona law

The law in question was enacted before Arizona became a state, carrying a sentence of two to five years in prison for anyone who assists in an abortion and providing no exceptions for rape or incest.

Trailblazing journalist Barbara Walters has died at 93

Barbara Walters, pictured here in New York City in 2004, has died at 93. Evan Agostini/Getty Images hide caption

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Obituaries

Trailblazing journalist Barbara Walters has died at 93

Over more than a half century, the driven celebrity journalist built one of the most remarkable careers in TV news. She was 93.

Trailblazing journalist Barbara Walters has died at 93

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California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions

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Climate

California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions

KQED

A federal offshore wind lease auction in December off California's coast promises to kickstart a work boom on the state's northern and central coasts.

Checking in with Southwest after it promised a return to near-normal operations

CPR News

Southwest promised a return to near-normal operations on Friday. NPR checks in at Denver International Airport – a major failure point for the airline.

Checking in with Southwest after it promised a return to near-normal operations

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A year after the Marshall Fire, survivors continue struggling with its effects

KUNC

Dec. 30 marks a year since the unusual Marshall Fire erupted, destroying more homes than any wildfire in Colorado. Some survivors continue struggling with its effects daily.

A year after the Marshall Fire, survivors continue struggling with its effects

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