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Fighting growing wildfires in western North Carolina is hampered by debris left over from Hurricane Helene-related flooding, which was 6 months ago this week.

San Antonio did for fans what it does best — hospitality. It welcomed 100,000 fans and likely made some long-time friends and memories among some visitors, especially for the team members who played in the once-in-a-lifetime sort of games here.

Venezuela's opposition won a landslide victory in Dec. 6 legislative elections, raising new hopes for the release of dozens of political prisoners — including opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez.

Trump's proposed 13 percent budget cut is the top education story of the week. Also: What's happening with student aid.

A bull terrier named Rocky Top's Sundance Kid (aka "Rufus") takes top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Dog Show in New York. David Frei, director of communications at the Westminster Kennel Club, and Kathy Kirk, Rufus' handler, talk to Robert Siegel about this year's Super Bowl of dog shows.

New music by Carlos Franzetti was a highlight of a recent conference of musicians in San Antonio. Hear the piece at the link, as well as TPR's James Baker in conversation with composer Carlos Franzetti and the performers.

Brock Long, while new to Washington, is well-regarded in the esoteric field of emergency management. "He's absolutely the top of the top," homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said on Friday.

Tuj Lub is a traditional Hmong sport that is putting down roots in the U.S. It's played with long poles and spinning tops.

Here are TPR's top local stories of 2020:

Bush's tax plan tries to lower tax rates for some of the rich and for corporations, but also sticks it to hedge-fund managers and gives some relief to low-income earners.