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Due to high inflation this year, NPR's Business desk shares cheaper dishes to substitute for Thanksgiving stables.

Inflation won't win Thanksgiving: Here's NPR's plan to help you save on a meal

Turkey, stuffing, pie — it's all way more expensive this year. But you don't have to let inflation spoil your meal, if you're willing to get creative.

Judge denies state's request to dismiss MSP car chase lawsuit

A judge has denied the government’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the Michigan State Police car chase policy. The judge’s decision allows the lawsuit…

President Biden, seen here on Sept. 22, is the subject of an impeachment inquiry by House Republicans.

Biden is subject to an impeachment inquiry. Here's what's different from past cases

House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — from those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.

Mike Johansen stands by the door of the camping trailer where the couple is living while they wait for construction on their new home to be finished.

With mortgage rates near 7%, the housing party is over. Now it's hangover time

The highest rates in 20 years are dashing the dreams of some would-be homebuyers. Others stretch to buy but spend close to $1,000 a month more in monthly payments for a typical house.

Debris piled up in Waverly, Tenn., on Sunday after heavy rains caused deadly flash flooding. Climate change is driving more torrential rain around the world.

The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality

At least 21 people died in floods in Tennessee over the weekend. Such dangerous flash flooding is a hallmark of climate change.

State Democratic lawmakers propose $5 billion plan to deal with climate change-caused flooding

Democratic lawmakers have announced a plan to fund repairs to Michigan’s aging infrastructure. They’re calling a “bold” climate resilience plan and water…

Political roundup: Primary turnout “sadly predictable,” poll shows voters sour on Snyder

Ken Sikkema and Susan Demas? joined us again today to talk about this week in politics. Primary voter turnoutOnly 19% of all voters in Michigan showed up…

President Biden gives Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., the pen he used to sign The Inflation Reduction Act with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., in the State Dining Room of the White House on Aug. 16, 2022.

Despite infighting, it's been a surprisingly productive 2 years for Democrats

Despite more than a handful of setbacks, President Biden has delivered on several major promises since 2021, some with bipartisan support. Those compromises could be harder with the new Congress.

Alexandre Desplat scores 'joyous melancholy' in Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio'

Guillermo del Toro's new film, Pinocchio, hovers between joy and sadness. So does the music by French composer Alexandre Desplat — performed, appropriately, entirely on wooden instruments.

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, prime minister of Pakistan, listens to speeches during the conference. He took the stage today, as well, explaining the impact of catastrophic flooding in Pakistan this summer.

Here's what happened on day 3 of the U.N.'s COP27 climate talks

Pakistan's leader sounded the alarm, climate scientists called for more equitable research and the U.N. tried to crack down on greenwashing. Here's what happened at COP27 today.

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