NPR News: 12-17-2025 6PM EST

December 17, 2025

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The Format: This fast-paced news bulletin delivers a snapshot of breaking stories across crime, politics, international affairs, and quirky discoveries, blending urgency with concise reporting to keep listeners informed on the day's top headlines. Informative and detached.
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Reporters like Deepa Shivaram (politics/economy), Daniel Estrin (international), and unnamed contributors provide on-the-ground insights, creating a seamless team effort without guest interviews or host banter.

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1 Providence, Rhode Island on edge as search continues
2 White House outlines speech as look back on first term, preview of second term, and future plans
3 Less than one year in, exceeds entire first term output
4 Implementation of plans could take months
5 State set to become latest to legalize for terminally ill
6 New plan allows businesses to bid for certain delivery services starting next year
7 Wildlife photographer uncovers one of oldest and largest collections

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