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The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living.

More than 10,000 people have been violently displaced from a waterfront community in Africa's most populous city -- Lagos, Nigeria.

The 62nd Grammy Awards nominations came out Wednesday. Lizzo had the most nominations. Other notable nominees include Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish. The ceremony will air Jan. 26, 2020.

Local governments also redistrict every 10 years, though under less scrutiny than states. In Santa Barbara County, Calif., an independent commission is taking its first crack at mapmaking.

The FIFA Women's World Cup opens in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about what to expect in the championship.

With all the attention on the impending presidential election, it seems like no one's talking about Ron Paul anymore. His candidacy for the GOP nomination has been dead for months. But his passionate, young supporters are still organizing — this time, around local candidates in several states, including Iowa. Their dissatisfaction with Mitt Romney could have implications for the top of ticket, too.

For nearly 40 years, residents of a neighborhood in a Milwaukee suburb have gone wild with their Christmas decorations. And it's a long standing tradition to take a drive through "Candy Cane Lane."

Parts of the massive Okefenokee Swamp are a wildlife refuge. Georgia is on the cusp of permitting a titanium dioxide mine next to it, prompting the federal government to invoke federal water rights.

2025 will go down as a year of chaos for groups that help poor people. Some have been forced to scale back as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs.

Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR's Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning.