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Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the making of Born to Run as an "existential moment" for Springsteen. Carlin's book is Tonight in Jungleland. Originally broadcast Aug. 7, 2025.

Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show.

NPR's Leila Fadel and chef Padma Lakshmi make recipes from Lakshmi's book, "Padma's All American," which highlights foods made by immigrant communities that are also perfect for the holidays.

With a ceasefire in place in Gaza, Bethlehem in the West Bank is resuming its festive Christmas celebrations.

A group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war.

Writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his holiday essay "The Santaland Diaries."

Morning Edition hosts Michel Martin and Leila Fadel answer holiday trivia questions compiled by Southern Living Magazine.

A conservative candidate backed by President Trump won Honduras' contested presidential election.

The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a "few more weeks" to release its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents.

Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing ended the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.