It's a day to think about all the upcoming appointments and commitments you're dreading — and then decline some of them. Writer Caroline Sylge shares a suggested schedule for the day.

If you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. The price of jet fuel — one of airlines' biggest expenses — is close to an all-time high in the U.S.

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Young candidates who rent or live with parents say their generation is "in the thick" of the country's housing affordability crisis. They argue this gives them new energy to solve it for everyone.

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Kim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.

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As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.

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Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.

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