NPR News: 12-16-2025 10AM EST

December 16, 2025

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The Format: This fast-paced news roundup delivers bite-sized updates on economic shifts, crimes, health policy, labor disputes, and civil rights history, blending teaser storytelling from This American Life with hard-hitting NPR headlines to keep listeners hooked on real-world urgency. Straightforward and journalistic.
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No Guests: Solo anchor Corva Coleman from NPR News in Washington drives the delivery with crisp professionalism, weaving in field reporters like Scott Horsley (economy), Pierre Ping Huang (health), and Melissa Faito (UPS) for expert color, creating a seamless, authoritative flow without banter.

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1 **(00:24) NPR News Bulletin Begins**
2 **(01:18) Providence Shooting Investigation Update**
3 **(02:10) LA Police Suspect Announcement**
4 **(02:23) California Public Health Initiative Launch**
5 **(03:19) Wall Street Market Update**
6 **(03:24) New York AG Sues UPS Over Worker Pay**
7 **(04:26) New U.S. Capitol Statue Unveiling**

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NPR News: 12-16-2025 10AM EST

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