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Democratic senators could filibuster the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. But it is unclear whether this is a wise move or would cost them politically in the future.

In California, officials continue to investigate the Thomas Fire — the largest wildfire in modern California history. A growing number of lawsuits claim a failed water system is a key reason hundreds of homes burned.

Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a pre-emptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.

The House Oversight Committee had a lot of questions for the White House about security clearance procedures. The response came eight days late and was "inadequate," the committee said.

"This was an incredible ice-dance event," Maia Shibutani said of a competition marked by high scores and high drama — and an electric program by Canadian legends Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with journalist Lucia Benavides about the ongoing conflict between the Spanish government and the Catalan regional government. In the Catalan capital, Barcelona, the regional parliament voted to declare independence, prompting the national government in Madrid to approve a central takeover of the region.

Liverpool upset Barcelona to advance to the Champions League final. NPR's Noel King talks to Wright Thompson of ESPN The Magazine who says the soccer team "perfectly reflects" the city of Liverpool.

Hundreds of women are attacked with acid in India each year. A Bollywood film about a survivor-turned-activist — starring a top Indian actress — tackles the stigma.

NPR's Noel King speaks to former White House ethics czar Norm Eisen about Biden's tough new ethics rules for his administration.

Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is back at the top of the chart a quarter century after it was first released. So why haven't there been any lasting Christmas songs to take its place?