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In the animated world, just about anything goes: Toys talk, mice are chefs, and pandas do kung fu. In animation, the sky's the limit. In this encore broadcast, we learn about the hundreds of people working on big studio features who spend their days figuring out how to manufacture this silliness from the ground up. (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Nov. 27, 2013.)

Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza, as it faces pressure from Arab countries and seeks to ensure its own survival.

Several Democratic presidential candidates are also sitting senators. If there's a Trump impeachment trial early next year, it could impede their ability to campaign in Iowa before the caucuses.

While there are "murmurings" of a deal on deficit reduction, it's far from certain an agreement will be reached. Other news: Key witness in Penn State scandal says he did talk to university police; Syrian Army defectors reportedly attacked a base.

News about the October unemployment rate leads the day's headlines.

Also: Flooding forces hundreds of thousands to flee in the Philippines; the U.S. presidential race gets even dirtier; it's gold medal day for women's beach volleyball.

The morning headlines from around the Web.

Also: Former French President Chirac convicted of corruption; jobless claims fall to 3 1/2 year low; wrangling continues on Capitol Hill over taxes and spending.

Also: Tuesday's strong earthquake in Mexico was "destructive but not deadly;" the Supreme Court and White House prepare for key health care cases; eastern Oklahoma braces for flooding.

Also: More severe weather expected today in same parts of Midwest and South that were hit by tornadoes on Wednesday; AT&T moves to put cap on heaviest data users.