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Turkey is expected to play a major role as the new government takes over ruling Syria. Turkey had shown tacit support for groups fighting the Assad dictatorship.

Chung reflects on the decades she spent covering the news, her marriage to Maury Povich and the prominent figures who acted inappropriately with her. Originally broadcast Sept. 18, 2024.

Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients at a Denver hospital reduce stress and burnout.

At least 54 journalists were killed covering conflict zones in 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders. NPR speaks with the head of RSF in the U.S., Clayton Weimers.

If you want to spend less time on your phone in the new year, we have tips from Stanford psychiatrist Brad Zicherman.