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Food

Rose Previte, of D.C.'s Michelin star restaurant Maydan, releases her debut cookbook

December 2, 2023

NPR's Asma Khalid and Rose Previte cook stuffed summer squash with lamb and rice. It's a recipe from Previte's new cookbook, Maydan.

Technology

Google starts deleting Gmail accounts that have been inactive for over two years

December 2, 2023

Google has begun deleting accounts that haven't been used for 2 years. NPR's Asma Khalid talks with Richard Lawler of the Verge about it.

Sports

Saturday Sports: College football championship weekend; Nadal's comeback, MLS playoffs

December 2, 2023

NPR's Asma Khalid and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about college football championship weekend, a huge tennis comeback and the MLS playoffs

National

Migrant families arriving in Massachusetts face uncertainty as they're put on waitlists

December 2, 2023

The Massachusetts budget is in limbo as state politicians argue over funding for migrant shelters. Homeless and migrant families are facing uncertainty as winter begins.

National

Vice President Harris announces new policies at COP28, hoping to attract young voters

December 2, 2023

Vice President Harris speaks at the UN climate summit in Dubai, delivering a message the White House hopes young voters back in the U.S. will hear.

Your Money

A third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday shopping

December 2, 2023

Every year, an estimated third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday expenses. NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with LendingTree Chief Credit analyst Matt Schulz about why that happens.

Politics

In George Santos' district, voters say the House made the right decision

December 2, 2023

Many residents in former Rep. George Santos' district think the House made the right decision to expel him. While those who work in his office say they will remain open to serve constituents.

Middle East

As Israel's airstrikes resume, the U.S. and Qatar try to negotiate another cease-fire

December 2, 2023

Israel says it's hit more than 400 targets since the resumption of fighting in Gaza, as Qatar and the U.S. try to negotiate another cease-fire.

Your Health

Some people with the sniffles turn to an Eastern European remedy to relieve symptoms

December 2, 2023

In flu season, many turn to home remedies. From Eastern Europe, there's gogl-mogl – a milk/yolk/honey concoction both loved and dreaded. (Story first aired on Morning Edition on November 30, 2023.)

Middle East

Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, will skip Christmas festivities this year

December 2, 2023

NPR's Asma Khalid asks Palestinian Christians Munther Issac and Tamar Haddad about their efforts to convince American lawmakers to support a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Weekend Edition Saturday

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Rose Previte, of D.C.'s Michelin star restaurant Maydan, releases her debut cookbook

Google starts deleting Gmail accounts that have been inactive for over two years

Saturday Sports: College football championship weekend; Nadal's comeback, MLS playoffs

Migrant families arriving in Massachusetts face uncertainty as they're put on waitlists

Vice President Harris announces new policies at COP28, hoping to attract young voters

A third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday shopping

In George Santos' district, voters say the House made the right decision

As Israel's airstrikes resume, the U.S. and Qatar try to negotiate another cease-fire

Some people with the sniffles turn to an Eastern European remedy to relieve symptoms

Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, will skip Christmas festivities this year

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