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In 2017, Fresh Air marked 30 years as a nationally syndicated, daily radio program by doing what it does best: more in-depth interviews.

The mystery of a "missing" classic rocker, a record collector who desires just one album, Austrians who bungled their way to celebrity, a fake genre we invented ... the gang's all here.

The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1.

Rose Marie may be best remembered for playing writer Sally Rogers on the 1960s sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show. A documentary about her life, Wait For Your Laugh, was released last month.

From virtuoso players and visionary composers to charismatic bandleaders and golden-eared producers, explore the musical voices who left us this year.

The Jackson Magnolia, one of the oldest and storied trees on the White House lawn, just got a major trim. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with historian Jonathan Pliska about the tree's significance.

Merino wool gets a big shout-out; so do flannel-lined pants. Warming up the car is a good idea — but stay in the car in Eau Claire, Wis., or you'll face a steep fine.

For the first time in 70 years, the country will transfer power from one elected president to another. Many Liberians identify with Weah, who grew up poor before becoming a top striker in Europe.

As word got out on Christmas Day about the sudden proliferation of winning tickets, a frenzy reportedly ensued. The state has suspended sales and validations of the game while it investigates.

As the year draws to a close and the news cycle continues to reset every day, let's pause and revisit some of the most important news events from 2017.