As Time’s ‘Person of the Year,’ Trump outlines his top priorities in lengthy interview In a wide-ranging and long interview, President-elect Donald Trump tells TIME Magazine his priorities for the first days of his second time at the presidency. Read more on NPR

Missing American Travis Timmerman found wandering barefoot outside Damascus The 29-year-old had last been seen in Budapest, Hungary. He said he was detained earlier this year after crossing into Syria on foot from Lebanon and held in prison until the fall of the Assad regime. Read more on NPR

Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day The 1,500 people had been serving long prison sentences that would have been shorter under today’s laws and practices. They had been on home confinement since the COVID pandemic. Read more on NPR

FBI Director to resign. And, UHC CEO killing brings attention to U.S. life expectancy Why FBI Director Christopher Wray will step down from the role at the end of Biden’s term. And, the UHC CEO killing turns public attention to the U.S. life expectancy and health care. Read more on NPR

Some Syrian refugees in Berlin ponder returning post-Assad, others call Germany home Germany hosts almost a million Syrians who fled war and dictatorship. Read more on NPR

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law decree as an act of governance In an address to the nation, President Yoon Suk Yeol claimed the opposition-controlled parliament has been destroying the country’s liberal democratic order. Read more on NPR

The Geminids meteor shower peaks at the end of the week. Here’s what to expect The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year’s final full moon. Read more on NPR

UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here’s what he missed The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system’s problems are complex and can’t be pinned on one player or industry. Read more on NPR

These neurons in the abdomen help form the gut-brain connection Scientists have identified two types of brain cells in the abdomen that appear to control different aspects of digestion. Read more on NPR

The Game Awards 2024: Key nominees and what to expect Morning Edition host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year’s Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture. Read more on NPR