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By Asma Khalid

Published December 24, 2024 at 4:00 AM EST

Ukraine relies more and more on unmanned flying attack drones. Why H-1B visas may be scrutinized in Donald Trump's second term. Each year thousands of new species are added to the scientific record.

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Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid is a White House correspondent for NPR. She also co-hosts The NPR Politics Podcast.

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