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President Trump has been spending the holidays at his resort in West Palm Beach, Fla., where he was interviewed by the <em>New York Times</em> on a wide range of topics.

FACT CHECK: Trump's 'New York Times' Interview On Russia, Taxes, Health Care And More

President Trump sat down with the Times for a wide-ranging impromptu interview. NPR's editors and reporters have annotated Trump's claims.

Careful custody of blood tests and tissue samples is essential to the success of precision medicine.

Precision Medical Treatments Have A Quality Control Problem

The goal is to customize treatments for cancer and other diseases to a patient's own biology. But something as simple as failing to take care of tissue samples en route to the lab can derail that.

Robert Mueller speaks during a 2008 news conference at FBI headquarters in Washington during his term as FBI director.

NPR Readers Select Mueller Probe As Top Political Story Of The Year

The investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and ties to the Trump campaign was chosen as the top political story of 2017, narrowly beating out the fallout from sexual harassment.

Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate shortly after midnight in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Germany Takes Steps To Guard Women Against Sexual Assault As They Ring In New Year

In Berlin, authorities are taking extra security measures ahead of New Year's celebrations. "Safety zones" are being set up for female party-goers, but some people are critical of this move.

Friendship bread is the chain letter of baking: A simple starter that you divvy up, keeping some for yourself and sharing the rest with others. It's an old tradition that connect neighbors through the act of sharing food. NPR would like to see you revive it in your community. Share your stories on social media — use #NPRFriendshipBread — and we might feature your experience in a follow-up story.

The Friendship Bread Project: Can Baking Promote Unity In A Divided World?

It's the chain letter of baking: a simple starter that you divvy up, keeping some for yourself and sharing the rest with others. It's an old tradition we'd like to see you revive in your community.

Proponents of hospital mergers say the change can help struggling nonprofit hospitals "thrive," with an infusion of cash to invest in updated technology and top clinical staff. But research shows the price of care, especially for low-income patients, usually rises when a hospital joins a for-profit corporation.

Can A Community Hospital Stick To Its Mission When It Goes For-Profit?

After 130 years as a nonprofit hospital with deep roots in North Carolina, Mission Health is seeking to be bought by HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain.

Comcast withdrew from the bidding for 21st Century Fox, leaving the Walt Disney Co. as the victor.

Disney Prevails In Hunt For Fox As Comcast Drops Bid

Disney is poised to take over most of the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox. The new mega-studio is to compete with streaming giants Netflix and Amazon. A fight still looms over Sky.

Kathy Kraninger, President Trump's nominee to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday.

Democratic Senators Slam Trump's Pick To Run Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Elizabeth Warren and other senators fired tough questions at Kathy Kraninger, President Trump's nominee to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

President Trump looks on as his nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, speaks at the White House on Nov. 2. On Thursday, Trump said he is "not thrilled" about Fed interest rate hikes.

Trump Slams Interest Rate Hikes, Ignoring Hands-Off Tradition Toward Fed

Presidents usually don't comment directly on Fed policy. But President Trump broke with that tradition Thursday, saying, "I'm not thrilled" about the Fed's interest rate increases.

GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania says his former job as an FBI agent gives him the tools to see President Trump was manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Seen in his official portrait, Fitzpatrick is among his party's harshest critics of Trump's relationship with Putin.

GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick: 'The President Was Manipulated By Vladimir Putin'

The Pennsylvania congressman served in the FBI and says he has full confidence in the U.S. intelligence community. Days ago, GOP Rep. Will Hurd of Texas came to the same conclusion.

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