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For StoryCorps, a reflection on how a child's vaccination sparked the creation of one of the most beloved songs in the movie "Mary Poppins."

After two days of games, four college football teams are heading to the College Football Playoff semifinals.

For artist Thomas McKean, the New York City MetroCard was anything but mundane. He used cut-up bits of the cards to create hundreds of sculptures and collages, and still has a stockpile to work with.

Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators.

The state's highest court ruled that two near-total state abortion bans violate the constitution. Republican lawmakers plan to fight the ruling, possibly by taking the issue to voters.

Palestinians in Gaza are slowly bringing back Christmas celebrations after more than two years of war. The Holy Family Church in Gaza City gathered this week to decorate the church.

Republicans will hold on to a House seat in Tennessee after a special election Tuesday that saw millions of dollars in outside spending and national attention for the closer-than-expected contest.

Love is in the air, and in the pages! NPR's Books We Love suggests "Heartbreak Hotel," "First Time Caller," "Time Loops and Meet Cutes," "Heart The Lover," "Can't Get Enough," and "Courtroom Drama."

From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America's year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more complicated relationship with the US.