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Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

Seniors are the fastest-growing homeless population across the nation. Now, some shelters are trying to make it easier to accommodate the elderly.

Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.

Many voters think the federal government should focus on lowering prices, including in the battleground state of Wisconsin, where some say they are concerned about the state of the economy.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Heather Reed of Eureka Springs, Ark., and puzzle master Will Shortz.

NPR's Eyder Peralta plays the puzzle with WKSU listener Amy Anderson of Aurora, Ohio, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with special guest, 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Michigan Public listener Michael Feiten of Highland, Mich., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Drew Skinner of Havertown, Pennsylvania, along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with MPR listener, Dave Scheid of Rochester, Minn., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.