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Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Andy Banta from Orangevale, California. He listens to Weekend Edition on member stations KXJZ and KXPR in Sacramento.) (6:45)

Commentator Joe Mackall talks about how the Old Order Amish celebrate Christmas. For them, the holiday falls on January 6th, and is a day of fasting and rest.

Phil Gunson reports from Caracas, Venezuela on the plane crash yesterday that killed 24 people, including 6 Americans.

Scott Simon talks with Librarian Dolores Schuller about Thomas Drey, the retired school teacher who left an estate of $6.8 million to the business branch of the Boston Public Library. It's the library's largest donation from an individual.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the political maneuvering between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the president's $1.6 billion tax cut proposal.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear appeals of gay marriage bans in five states will not directly affect Kentucky.That's because the 6th U.S.…

Kentucky has more than 3.4 million people are registered to vote on the Nov. 6 elections.Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced the number…

The Spanish superstar had been tied with Sweden's Bjorn Borg for the most French wins. He's also now won 11 Grand Slam titles. Serbia's Novak Djokovic was trying for his fourth straight major tournament title, but came up short.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the tremor's magnitude was 6.9 and was centered very deep in the earth.

Fayette County Schools leaders are hosting two public meetings regarding the budget. The district is faced with reducing operating costs by five percent…