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The former southern African breadbasket of Zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic and social meltdown. Zimbabwe's annual inflation tops 1,000 percent, the highest in the world. The country's economy has shrunk by almost a third since 2000. And there are regular shortages of everything from gasoline to basic food staples.

I. Lewis Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's former top aide, pleads not guilty to charges against him in a case probing who revealed the identity of a covert CIA agent. He was arraigned in federal court in Washington, D.C., on charges of obstructing justice, perjury and making false statements.

Media watchers say recent book and film trends suggest a "perfect storm" of politically motivated popular culture, which has been building for years. Books from the left and right top best-seller lists, while films like Fahrenheit 9/11 draw box-office crowds. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary.

Right at the top of a list of the country's most endangered rivers is New Mexico's Santa Fe. The American Rivers group says the river must be cleaned up — and it shouldn't be siphoned off for other purposes, either.

A year ago, Karen Schock's farm was mostly under water in southeastern Iowa; she could barely see the top of her windmill. Guy Raz checks back in with Schock, who, with her husband Bill, is still farming, bolstered by the support of their church community.

The president-elect promised a news conference on how he'd try to avoid potential conflicts of interest with his businesses (and more) as president. He canceled. Here's what we'd like answered.

The Great Galveston Storm of 1900 destroyed two-thirds of the Texas city and heavily damaged surviving structures. It remains the most deadly natural disaster and worst hurricane in U.S. history.

Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Dan Reed, director of the documentary "Stopping the Steal," which covers Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who wanted Donald Trump to win the 2020 election.

Almost all cable subscribers pay to rent a set-top box netting the industry billions a year. Chairman Tom Wheeler says ending that practice would lead to more innovation in the way we consume TV.