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NPR asked teachers for stories of standout gifts — and they delivered. From laugh-out-loud funny to touching and thoughtful to just plain weird, here are a few of our favorites.

Loud and unapologetic, and a trailblazer on race and sexuality, the stand-up comic discussed "cancel culture," Asian American comedy and her short-lived sitcom All-American Girl.

Mainland China seems to be ramping up efforts against Hong Kong protesters. The U.S. is delaying some new tariffs against China. One of opera's most popular stars faces sexual misconduct allegations.

The Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to take two wins over the Dodgers' one win so far in the World Series.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Barry Werber, who survived the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, about the anniversary coming up.

The U.K.'s Supreme Court Ruled against Boris Johnson. The court said it was illegal when he suspended Parliament five weeks ago, in what was seen as an effort to limit debate on Brexit.

People have come to rely on cellphones to help confirm their identities online. Security experts say that's motivating scammers to try to hijack people's phone numbers.

Dollar for dollar, California is the biggest agriculture economy in the country. And lately, farmers in the state have been struggling with a new problem: A shortage of workers during harvest season.

Taco shops are easier to find in rural Utah than Indian restaurants. The Tandoori Taqueria fuses both cuisines and it's doing brisk business in the middle of cowboy country.

"It's like a wine," says a grower. "You can taste it like a wine, and then you can keep the taste in your mouth for a very long time." White peppercorns can cost up to $100 per ounce.