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Stacey Abrams, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, delivered the remarks Tuesday night. Read a transcript of the speech with NPR reporters' annotations.

President Trump delivered the annual speech, which had been delayed because of the government shutdown, on Tuesday night. NPR reporters provided context and analysis in real time.

What will the next year bring? We asked experts for their forecasts on humanitarian aid, the refugee crisis, global health and other topics.

These rhythms and hues felt like transmissions from other worlds rather than escapes from this one.

Celebrate the New Year from Blue Note venues around the world, with performances by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joshua Redman and Brad Mehldau, Fred Hersch, Ron Carter, Buika and Dee Dee Bridgewater.

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

All Things Considered's Thanksgiving music chat returns, as Ari Shapiro speaks with artists Shoshana Bean, Brian McKnight, Isaiah Sharkey and Aniba Hotep about musicians they're thankful for.

The Supreme Court nominee and Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses him of sexual assault, testify on Thursday. "I categorically and unequivocally deny the allegation against me," Kavanaugh writes.

Ford says Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were in high school. On Thursday, she is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the allegation.

Ken Starr offers his first detailed public reflections of the independent counsel probe of President Clinton, 20 years later. Here you can read the first published excerpt — a chapter titled "Monica."

President Trump is campaigning heavily to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections, speaking at rallies nearly every week. NPR reporters and editors annotated his 2018 campaign message.