Plus, a dramatic rise in U.S. obesity.

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Picks R.F.K. Jr. to Be Head of Health and Human Services Dept., by Sheryl Gay Stolberg

Trump Takes a Victory Lap Before a Friendly Audience at Mar-a-Lago, by Michael Gold

Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say, by Farnaz Fassihi

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese, by Nina Agrawal

The Onion Wins Bid to Buy Infowars, Alex Jones’s Site, Out of Bankruptcy, by Benjamin Mullin and Elizabeth Williamson

The Curious Fight Between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, by Emmanuel Morgan

Plus, a Chinese government cover-up.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump, by Catie Edmondson

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force, by Katie Rogers

Trump and Biden Make Nice at the White House, at Least for 29 Seconds, by Michael D. Shear

Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed’s Victory Remains Incomplete, by Jeanna Smialek

After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It, by Vivian Wang

2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust, by Elisabetta Povoledo

Plus, the streaming services you never knew about.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Slash Government, by Michael D. Shear and Eric Lipton

Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary, by Helene Cooper and Maggie Haberman

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol, by Luke Broadwater, Carl Hulse and Annie Karni

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term, by Charlie Savage

U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza, by Edward Wong and Farnaz Fassihi

Many Kids’ Melatonin Supplements Don’t Contain the Doses They Claim, by Emily Schmall

The Streaming Wars Didn’t Kill the Little Guys. In Fact, They’re Thriving, by John Koblin

Plus, Israel’s cycle of war in North Gaza.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Edward Wong

Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records as Bullish Bets Continue, by Ravi Mattu and Joe Rennison

Attack, Withdraw, Return: Israel’s Bloody Cycle of War in North Gaza, by Jack Nicas, Adam Rasgon and Hiba Yazbek

Spirit Airlines Plane Hit by Gunfire in Haiti and Forced to Divert, by Frances Robles

Chronic Brain Trauma Is Extensive in Navy’s Elite Speedboat Crews, by Dave Philipps

Plus, Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing” controversy.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Names Thomas Homan ‘Border Czar’ With a Wide Portfolio, by Mike Ives

Trump Holds Up Transition Process Over Ethics Code, by Ken Bensinger

Trump’s Return Hangs Over U.N. Climate Negotiations, by Lisa Friedman

50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Mass Ahead of Attack, U.S. Says, by Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Michael Schwirtz

‘Change the Game’: Saudi Arabia Takes a Stride Into Women’s Tennis, by Ismaeel Naar and Vivian Yee

Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Names Susie Wiles as His White House Chief of Staff, by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?, by Eric Lipton, Kirsten Grind, David A. Fahrenthold and Theodore Schleifer

Biden Vows a Peaceful Transfer of Power: ‘The American Experiment Endures’, by Michael D. Shear

‘Total Nightmare’ as Wildfire Burns Through Southern California Homes, by Corina Knoll and Rachel Parsons

Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail!’ Alert, Dies at 74, by Emmett Lindner

Plus, pickleball’s Super Bowl.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris Says She Concedes the Election, but Not Her Fight, by Nicholas Nehamas and Erica L. Green

Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game, and Stare at a Dark Future, by Reid J. Epstein

Trump Weighs Personnel Choices and Fields Congratulatory Calls, by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

With Political Victory, Trump Fights Off Legal Charges, by Devlin Barrett, Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage

Here’s What to Watch as the Fed Meets Thursday, by Jeanna Smialek

The ‘Super Bowl of Pickleball’ Looks to Grow the Sport, by Calum Marsh

Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Election Live Updates: Trump Fights His Way Back Into Power, by Jonathan Weisman

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate, by Carl Hulse

Abortion on the Ballot

Israel’s Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister, Citing ‘Gaps’ in Approach to War, by Adam Rasgon

North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say, by Michael Schwirtz and Julian E. Barnes

Plus, how astronauts vote from space.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Election Live Updates: A Caustic and Turbulent Race Is in Voters’ Hands, by Adam Nagourney

A Grim Trump and an Upbeat Harris End the Race Hitting Opposite Notes, by Katie Rogers, Jonathan Weisman and Michael Gold

These Uncommitted Voters Finally Made Their Choice for President, by Jack Healy, Clyde McGrady, Eduardo Medina and Campbell Robertson

What We’ll Know and When We’ll Know It: A Guide to Election Night, by Nate Cohn

Where Voters Will Decide on Abortion in November, by Allison McCann and Amy Schoenfeld Walker

Inside Five of America’s Strangest Polling Places, by Helen I. Hwang

Plus, right-wing groups prepare to dispute the election.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find, by Lisa Lerer and Ruth Igielnik

A Vivid Trump-Harris Contrast in the Campaign’s Grueling Final Days, by Adam Nagourney, Katie Glueck and Michael Gold

On Telegram, a Violent Preview of What May Unfold on Election Day and After, by Paul Mozur, Adam Satariano, Aaron Krolik and Steven Lee Myers

Fleeing Northern Gaza Risked His Life. Staying Destroyed His Family, by Nader Ibrahim, Erika Solomon and Riley Mellen

Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Strikes, by Liam Stack

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91, by Ben Ratliff

Plus, the jobs report, with a twist.  

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On Today’s Episode:

The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football, by Lydia DePillis

Vance Tells Rogan: Teens Become Trans to Get Into Ivy League, by Chris Cameron, Simon J. Levien and Neil Vigdor

Trump and Vance Escalate Efforts to Sow Doubts on Pennsylvania Voting, by Nick Corasaniti and Michael Gold

Young Thug Released After Guilty Plea in Lengthy YSL Case, by Joe Coscarelli

Martha Stewart Gives Netflix’s ‘Martha’ a Scalding Review, by Brooks Barnes