Examining Biden’s presidential legacy. And, north Gaza’s last key hospital shut down

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President Biden will finish his term and leave the White House soon in a way almost no other president has. He will be replaced by the president he once replaced, marking a big factor for any assessment of his legacy.

The last major hospital in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan, has been shut down with no ceasefire in sight. Israeli forces raided the hospital this past weekend and detained many of its doctors and nurses. For the past several months, the hospital has treated patients as Israeli forces conducted an offensive at Gaza’s northern edge.

Funeral arrangements for former President Jimmy Carter will span six days, three cities and multiple stops at locations that held significance during his life. In a release, the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region said the celebration of his life begins Saturday, Jan. 4, which is when his remains leave Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga. The public will be able to pay their respects from Saturday evening to the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Carter Presidential Center, where his remains will lie in repose. Here are the other services being held

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac 50 years ago today. Their tumultuous relationship captivated fans and inspired hit songs. But before their arrival, early Fleetwood Mac was difficult to categorize. They were popular in England and Europe and were beginning to gain traction in the U.S. as a blues rock band. At the same time, Buckingham and Nicks released an album as a duo that did not sell very well.

In 2024, photographers at NPR’s member and affiliate stations captured images of protests that unfolded on college campuses, a total solar eclipse, one of the most important Election Days in U.S. history, multiple celebrations and more. NPR compiled a selection of photos from this year showcasing their impactful photojournalism. to see these photos.

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