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Former President Donald Trump attends federal court to press his case for immunity from prosecution. Other GOP hopefuls brave Iowa winter weather to make their closing arguments. And a Nevada judge faces her attacker in court. 

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The NRA faces a civil trial in New York. Airlines find loose parts in other Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes. And Donald Trump will appear in court to press his case for absolute immunity.

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A jet’s “door plug” leaves a gaping hole in a flight in mid-air. The White House is blindsided by news that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads overseas in an attempt to limit the spread of war in the Middle East.

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School gun violence overshadows GOP campaigning in Iowa. President Biden plans to kick off his own campaign in Pennsylvania. And what to expect in 2024 when it comes to jobs and mortgage rates.

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A trove of court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s associates is unsealed. Iran blames Israel for a deadly explosion. And Republicans bring their immigration fight in Congress to Texas.

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In the aftermath of a massive earthquake, two Japanese planes crash in a near-catastrophe. An airstrike in Lebanon kills Hamas’ deputy leader. And Harvard’s embattled president steps down.

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Brad gives a rundown of the biggest stories you might have missed between Christmas and New Year’s.

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Every episode of Start Here ends with a “One Last Thing,” a story that brings you to a new corner of the world and expands your mind. On this holiday special, the team recounts their favorites of 2023.

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In this re-run of Start Here’s special series "Priced Out," Brad sets out to understand the invisible market forces that shape American downtowns. More and more American workers are being asked to come back to their offices. But is that because of team-building, or is it about real-estate prices? And, some cities worry that all these empty office buildings will thrust them into an economic “doom loop.” So, how are savvy real estate developers finding ways to take these vacant skyscrapers, and make them profitable assets again?

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As we revisit some of our 2023 reporting, the team travels to New Orleans to examine an intensifying debate: are an explosion in short-term rentals changing cities forever?

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