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The U.S. is now No. 2, behind Germany and ahead of France, England and Canada. The American squad has been ranked in the top two spots since FIFA created the world rankings for women back in 2003.

After years, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has been displaced from the top of retail stores' holiday music playlists. NPR investigates the news behind this startling development.

Also: U.N. stops polio vaccination effort in Pakistan after health workers slain; China arrests believers in Mayan doomsday; fiery 35-car pileup on New York highway kills one; Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, crowned new Miss Universe.

Our picks for the best albums out this week include an epic treatise on Americanism from Gary Clark Jr., the delicate and beautiful sounds of singer Julia Jacklin, Atlanta rapper Gunna and more.

Our list of the best new albums out Friday includes delicate piano pieces from Hauschka, the brilliantly burning rock of Bob Mould, songs inspired by the film Roma, and more.

A new report from Human Rights Watch claims that in China, despite economic growth and more opportunities for women, gender discrimination in job recruitment remains a serious problem.

While every day may feel like Groundhog Day in a pandemic, today really is. In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.

Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer who was tapped to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, was disqualified by a federal appeals court Monday, potentially upending dozens of cases.

"Adolescence" and "Train Dreams" took home the top prizes Sunday night at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, an award show that honors indie filmmakers and influences Oscar buzz.

Andriy Yermak has often been described as the second-most powerful man in Ukraine after President Zelenskyy. He resigned on Friday after anti-corruption officials raided his residence and office.