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The word maydan means a gathering place. And that's what Rose Previte wants her debut cookbook, Maydān: Recipes from Lebanon and Beyond, to be: a way for people to come together around table.

NPR's Asma Khalid and Rose Previte cook stuffed summer squash with lamb and rice. It's a recipe from Previte's new cookbook, Maydan.

The Massachusetts budget is in limbo as state politicians argue over funding for migrant shelters. Homeless and migrant families are facing uncertainty as winter begins.

NPR's Asma Khalid and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about college football championship weekend, a huge tennis comeback and the MLS playoffs

Google has begun deleting accounts that haven't been used for 2 years. NPR's Asma Khalid talks with Richard Lawler of the Verge about it.

Many residents in former Rep. George Santos' district think the House made the right decision to expel him. While those who work in his office say they will remain open to serve constituents.

Every year, an estimated third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday expenses. NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with LendingTree Chief Credit analyst Matt Schulz about why that happens.

Vice President Harris speaks at the UN climate summit in Dubai, delivering a message the White House hopes young voters back in the U.S. will hear.

Israel says it's hit more than 400 targets since the resumption of fighting in Gaza, as Qatar and the U.S. try to negotiate another cease-fire.

A new vacancy in the House after lawmakers vote to expel GOP member George Santos; negotiations over military aid to Israel and Ukraine; remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O'Connor.