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How fried dough connects cultures during the holiday season

By Chloe Veltman

Published December 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM CST

From sufganiyot to Berliners, fried dough is a holiday tradition across cultures. NPR visits an American specialty brand to explore how doughnut traditions help mark the festive season.

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Chloe Veltman

Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.

What we could learn from the Justice Department's Epstein files release

Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with investigative reporter Vicky Ward about what could be revealed in the Justice Department's Epstein files.
Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions

Brian Mann

Trump's executive order stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but will allow more research and medical treatment, and will clear the way for Medicare to cover some cannabis-related treatments.
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Becky Sullivan

An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.
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Friday is the deadline to release the Epstein files. Here's what to expect

Stephen Fowler

Friday is the deadline for the government to release files related to the life and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. There are still questions about what will be published and when.