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1. After East Wing demolition, White House tours are back just in time for the holidays

   For the first time in three months, the White House is reopening for public tours, just in time for the holidays.

2. Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws

   A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.

3. Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent

   The trio of octogenarian nuns gained global fame after fleeing their care home and breaking into their former convent. Now their superior has asked the Vatican to intercede in the dispute.

4. U.S. tightens immigration after National Guard shooting. And, latest on Ukraine talks

   The White House is moving swiftly to tighten legal immigration reviews after two National Guard members were shot last week. And, Ukraine enters a new round of negotiations to end the war with Russia.

5. Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East

   Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

6. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden on extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies

   NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about the debate in Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.

7. The agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know

   Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.

8. An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple 2-party power in Congress

   Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.

9. Supreme Court weighs copyright fight between music industry and internet providers

   At issue is whether internet providers can be liable for their users' committing copyright violations using its services.

10. From ChatGPT to strength training: Here's how 100-year-olds are thriving

    A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well.