An unknown infant was rushed to a Gaza hospital. A nurse gave her a name, and a home The newborn, found by rescuers after an Israeli attack, was rushed to a hospital. Nurse Amal Abu Khatleh gave her the name Malak, meaning angel. She is raising the baby until relatives can be found. Read more…

Long before this week, South Korea had a painful history with martial law In 1980, violent clashes between government forces and pro-democracy demonstrators in the southwestern city of Gwangju created lasting scars that continue to shape South Korea to this day. Read more on NPR

How a staffing shortage can make special education jobs more dangerous Special educators are more likely to experience violence or aggression from students. That can make hiring a challenge, at a time when schools nationwide are struggling to fill these positions. Read more on NPR

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don’ts of expressing condolences. Read more on NPR

The Black Gate: Vanished in the Night In the Xinjiang region of western China, the government has rounded up and detained hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups, including the wife and young children of a Uyghur businessman named Abdullatif Kucar. NPR correspondent Emilly Feng follows Kucar as he desperately searches for…

Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history. Read more on NPR

Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant. Read more on NPR

A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness — again The blackout, on Wednesday, affected the entire nation, leaving millions without electricity and forcing authorities to suspend classes and work activities indefinitely. Read more on NPR

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time. 3 things to know about an incredible ride Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time. From how it got here to why critics are alarmed, here’s what to know about the spectacular milestone. Read more on NPR

Can Pete Hegseth’s nomination survive? At the time we publish this episode, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, is struggling to hold onto his nomination. There’s an ever growing list of accusations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and financial misconduct. The former Fox and Friends weekend host has spent Wednesday meeting with…