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The exterior of the New York Stock Exchange photographed last week. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst Christmas Eve performance, breaking the 1918 record.

Dow Suffers Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Losses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday fell 2.9 percent to 21,792.20 — its worst Christmas Eve performance. It Broke the 1918 record. U.S. stocks are on track for their worst year since 2008.

10 Global Stories You Loved In 2018

Some of the most-read stories by NPR's international reporters looked at endangered rhinos, livid Canadians, Mexico's response to migrants and a show-stealing eye roll at a Chinese political event.

From left: Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand; an illustration inspired by a list of global poverty thinkers being called a "Sausagefest"; Maryangel Garcia Ramos, 32, a disability activist from Mexico.

6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018

They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.

Brett McGurk, the special presidential envoy to the coalition fighting the Islamic State, announced his resignation days after Secretary of Defense James Mattis also resigned.

U.S. Envoy To The Coalition Against ISIS Resigns Over Trump's Syria Policy

Brett McGurk's decision to accelerate his departure from the Trump administration comes on the heels of Secretary of Defense James Mattis' resignation earlier this week.

Male pilgrims with painted faces and wearing sarongs and beads walk through the streets in Erumely, on the pilgrimage route to the Sabarimala temple in southern India. Men of all ages are allowed to visit the temple, but women between the ages of 10 and 50 had been banned.

India's Supreme Court Orders Hindu Temple To Open Doors To Women, But Devotees Object

No women ages 10 to 50 have been able to reach the temple since the ruling in September. "I'll block younger women with my own body if I have to," says a woman who waited until age 53 to visit.

Central American migrants, hoping to ask for asylum in the United States, are being relocated to a temporary shelter in Tijuana, Mexico. Volunteers from San Diego visit the migrants weekly to help with health care.

For Asylum-Seekers Waiting In Mexico, Volunteers Offer Medical Help

Thousands of asylum-seekers in Mexico are waiting their turn to ask U.S. border officials for asylum. A volunteer group of doctors and nurses travel to Tijuana weekly to attend to their health needs.

Your Favorite NPR One Stories In 2018

This year was filled with big news stories, many on politics. But listeners also enjoyed NPR reporting that was focused on young people. Here are the NPR One stories most listened to, and most loved.

This Year, Mrs. Claus Is Coming To Town — And Not As Santa's Sidekick

America's Santa industry has long been a male-dominated one. But, increasingly, Santa's better half is breaking loose.

North Korea Promotes Basketball As 'An Important Project'

"We must rush to elevate the sport to global levels," North Korea's official newspaper reportedly stated this week. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a well-known love for the sport.

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker has decided not to recuse himself from the special counsel investigation, the Justice Department told Congress this week.

Acting Attorney General Whitaker Won't Recuse Himself From Mueller Inquiry

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed the special counsel, continues to oversee the Russia investigation and says it will be handled appropriately no matter who is in charge.

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