Manmohan Singh, India’s prime minister from 2004 to 2014, has died Singh was known as the father of economic reforms in India. He served as finance minister in the early 1990s, and his policies then set India on the path of economic liberalization and globalization. Read more on NPR

Investigation begins into the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash Azerbaijan observed a day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster. Read more on NPR

Photos: Fishermen, known as ‘Sea Nomads,’ dive to protect ocean life in Madagascar They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood. Read more on NPR

Mourners mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the catastrophic event was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history. Read more on NPR

Honda and Nissan consider a merger. And, Russia’s Christmas Day attack in Ukraine Honda and Nissan are in talks over a merger as the auto industry sees two seismic changes. And, Russia violently attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Read more on NPR

How to navigate gift returns and regifting this holiday season Etiquette experts weigh in on what to do with that ugly sweater you got for the holidays. Read more on NPR

Here are some of the NPR stories that had a big impact in 2024 From learning a new skill to prompting federal legislation, here are some of the ways people’s lives were affected by the NPR Network’s journalism this year. Read more on NPR

Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to the Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants. Read more on NPR

Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee. Read more on NPR

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights. Read more on NPR