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President-elect Javier Milei takes questions from the press after his victory in the presidential runoff election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov. 19, 2023.

The inauguration of Javier Milei has Argentina wondering what president it will get

The Associated Press

As economist Javier Milei assumes Argentina's presidency, the nation wonders which version of the anti-establishment crusader will govern.

Hundreds of migrants gather along the border wall Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Lukeville, Ariz. The U.S. Border Patrol says it is overwhelmed by a shift in human smuggling routes.

Smugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona crossing, overwhelming agents

The Associated Press

A shift in smuggling routes has brought an influx of migrants near Lukeville, Arizona, prompting the Border Patrol to seek help from other federal agencies.

John Whitmire gives his victory speech at his watch night party for the runoff election.

John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

Andrew Schneider / Houston Public Media

Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win election as the 63rd mayor of Houston.

Tennessee homes damaged by apparent tornado as severe storms rake the state

The Associated Press

Police and firefighters in Clarksville were responding to multiple reports of damage in the northern part of the city, which is located north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line.

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5.

Penn president, board of trustees head resign after backlash over antisemitism hearing

Juliana Kim

Liz Magill's resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other university presidents drew fierce backlash. Scott Bok, the chair of the university's board of trustees, also quit.

Brenda Lee is much bigger than her 1958 Christmas song that just hit No.1

65 years after it was released, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. NPR's Scott Detrow talks about it with singer Brenda Lee.

The latest from Israel: Bombing in areas packed with displaced Gazans

Eleanor Beardsley

Heavy fighting continues in Gaza, with Israel's warplanes attacking from the air, and troops battling on the ground. U.N. officials warn of a humanitarian catastrophe.

The Lakers and the Pacers compete for the NBA Cup tonight in Las Vegas

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Justin Tinsley, senior sports reporter at ESPN's The Undefeated, ahead of the NBA Cup championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers.

The Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani smiles before a game on Aug. 30 in Philadelphia.

Shohei Ohtani agrees to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers

The Associated Press

The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Flag bearers Sofya Velikaya and Maxim Mikhaylov of Team ROC (Russian Olympic Committee) participate in the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021.

Russians and Belarusians can compete in the 2024 Olympics — as neutral athletes

Erika Ryan

The International Olympic Committee says that qualifying athletes from the two countries will be allowed to compete in the Paris Games as "Individual Neutral Athletes."