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The Sunday Story: Year of the Union

31 Dec 2023

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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe talks to NPR labor correspondent Andrea Hsu and NPR culture correspondent Mandalit del Barco about the fo...

Russian offensive, Israel-Lebanon Tensions, DOJ Special Counsels

30 Dec 2023

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More than 150 missiles and drones fell on Ukrainian cities on Friday, hitting a shopping mall and a maternity hospital. President Zelensky says there ...

Israel-Gaza Latest, Poland Border Blockade, Georgia Map Ruling

29 Dec 2023

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The Israeli offensive in Gaza continues as new evacuation orders are issued. Around 1,000 trucks wait at the Ukraine-Poland border as a Polish trucker...

Disease In Gaza, New York Times vs. ChatGPT, Hottest Year On Record

28 Dec 2023

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The World Health Organization warns that disease could kill more people in Gaza than the bombings, if living conditions and health care systems do not...

Blinken Travels To Mexico, U.S. Targeted By Iran-Backed Militias, Bidenomics

27 Dec 2023

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Mexico to discuss immigration policy as a caravan of thousands of migrants travels towards the southern b...

Israel Vows To Intensify War, India Deepens Ties With Russia, 2024 Union Lookahead

26 Dec 2023

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Despite U.S. calls to protect Palestinian civilians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to intensify attacks on Gaza until Hamas is defea...

Christmas In Bethlehem, Biden's 2024 Campaign, Congress Year Ender

25 Dec 2023

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Christmas in Bethlehem is somber this year. In the wake of the war in Gaza, church leaders are canceling traditional celebrations. The 2024 presidenti...

The Sunday Story: A Generation Of Chinese Workers Struggle To Retire

24 Dec 2023

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As China's economy slows and optimism fades, aging workers who've spent decades of their lives building up Chinese cities find themselves in a difficu...

UN Resolution on Gaza, Death Toll Passes 20,000, Verdict in Colorado death

23 Dec 2023

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The UN Security Council agreed on a resolution pressing for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. In the territory itself, people are suffering from la...

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Violent Online Rhetoric, Chicago Migrant Crisis

22 Dec 2023

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In the U.N. Security Council, negotiators try to win U.S. support for a resolution in Gaza. Violet rhetoric swirls online after Trump ballot decision ...

Israel-Hamas Negotiations, European Migration Deal, Extreme Rain

21 Dec 2023

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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are underway with Egypt helping to broker a deal. European Union leaders hail a breakthrough agreement on migrat...

Trump Barred From Colorado Ballot, Israel-Gaza, Congolese Election

20 Dec 2023

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The Colorado Supreme Court blocks Donald Trump from that state's 2024 presidential primary, citing the 14th Amendment. The latest from the war between...

Red Sea Task Force, Texas Border Law, Blessings For Same-Sex Couples

19 Dec 2023

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The U.S. announces Operation Prosperity Guardian in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Texas criminalizes border crossings at the...

Israel-Hamas, U.S. Border Negotiations, Jimmy Lai On Trial

18 Dec 2023

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urges a wind-down in Israel's major combat operations. Republicans in Congress seek tighter border controls in exchange...

The Sunday Story: Media "Failings" In Covering Trump

17 Dec 2023

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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe explores the media's challenge in covering Donald Trump. As he campaigns for a second term as President, ...

Israel Kills Gaza Hostages, Deflation, San Antonio Police Indictment

16 Dec 2023

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The Israeli military said it accidentally killed three hostages held in Gaza. In a statement, the army said it mistook them as a threat and fired. Jus...

Gaza Post-War Plans, Ohio Prosecutor Misconduct, Comer Shell Company

15 Dec 2023

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Disagreements emerge between U.S., Israeli, Palestinian and Gulf leaders and activists over who should be in charge of the Gaza Strip after the war. C...

Putin Year-End Address, SCOTUS Abortion Access, Trump Fraud Trial

14 Dec 2023

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Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally ends most years with an extended press conference. What does Putin say as another year ends with his co...

Impeachment Process Vote, Biden and Israel, AL Nitrogen Gas Execution

13 Dec 2023

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The Republican-controlled House is set to vote on formalizing its impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. Biden makes some of his most critical co...

Texas Abortion Case, Biden and Zelenskyy, Trump and SCOTUS

12 Dec 2023

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A Texas woman has left the state, whose highest court ruled she does not meet the exception to the abortion ban, to have the procedure. Ukrainian Pres...

Arab Leaders on Israel-Hamas, Trump Won't Testify, Argentina Inauguration

11 Dec 2023

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World policy leaders meeting in Qatar discuss the Gaza war and its impact on regional security. Donald Trump plans to skip testifying for a second tim...

The Sunday Story: The Unbearable Weight of Medical Debt

10 Dec 2023

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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe explores the growing crisis of medical debt in America. Nationwide, 100 million people have health care d...

Gaza Detainees, Sickle Cell Breakthrough, Student Debt Reform

09 Dec 2023

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Images of Palestinian men stripped to their underwear prompt outrage. Genetic editing leads to new treatments for blood ailment. Income-based plan zer...

Hunter Biden Charged, Israel-Hamas War, Antisemitism And Universities

08 Dec 2023

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The Justice Department has charged President Biden's son on nine counts related to his failure to pay federal taxes. Israeli military soldiers and Ham...

4th GOP Debate, Alleged Sexual Violence By Hamas, McCarthy To Leave Congress

07 Dec 2023

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Republican presidential candidates take to the stage for the fourth primary debate. Israeli officials blast the international community for its respon...

Aid To Ukraine, Sen. Tuberville and Military Promotions, Fourth Republican Debate

06 Dec 2023

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Some U.S. lawmakers question whether aid to Ukraine should continue amid a battlefield stalemate. Sen. Tommy Tuberville drops his hold on more than 40...

Ex-Ambassador Charged As Agent, Houthi Attack, Nelson Mandela's Death Anniversary

05 Dec 2023

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The Justice Department accuses former U.S. ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha of working as a "clandestine agent" on behalf of Cuba. The Pentagon says tha...

Israel Expands Military Operation, SCOTUS Hears Purdue Pharma Case, Liz Cheney

04 Dec 2023

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Israel says it expanded its ground offensive against Hamas to all parts of Gaza. This includes the occupied territory's southern areas, where people f...

The Sunday Story: All The Only Ones

03 Dec 2023

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In this week's episode, Ayesha shares the latest series out of NPR's Embedded. In "All The Only Ones," Laine Kaplan-Levenson unearths the little-known...

Fighting Resumes, Harris At Climate Summit, Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor

02 Dec 2023

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Fighting between Israel and Hamas has resumed after a seven-day pause. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Sandr...

Israel-Hamas Fighting Resumes, Ukraine Aid Holdup, DeSantis vs. Newsom Debate

01 Dec 2023

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resumed on Friday after a weeklong ceasefire. What does the return to war mean for civilians? The White House wants lawmake...

Antony Blinken in Israel, George Santos Expulsion Vote, US-India Tensions

30 Nov 2023

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Israel and Hamas agree to extend a temporary truce by another day. The House weighs whether to expel first-term Republican Congressman George Santos. ...

Blinken in Brussels, Biden in Colorado, COP28 in Dubai

29 Nov 2023

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with NATO foreign ministers in Brussels before heading to the Middle East. President Biden visits Colora...

Israel-Hamas Extended Truce, Vermont Shooting, Iowa Caucus

28 Nov 2023

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President Biden says Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend a temporary truce for two more days. Authorities investigate the shooting of three men of ...

The Latest on Israel-Gaza, COP28 in Dubai, Memorials for Rosalynn Carter

27 Nov 2023

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Israel and Hamas consider extending a four-day pause in fighting. Global climate talks begin later this week in Dubai. And three days of memorial even...

The Sunday Story: Meeting the Puzzlemaster

26 Nov 2023

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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe heads to Westchester County, in upstate New York to meet with The New York Times Crossword editor Will Sh...

Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Holds, Riot in Dublin, Paying for Holiday Shopping

25 Nov 2023

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Hamas released 24 hostages Friday as Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners. Another exchange is expected today. Anti-immigrant sentiment fuels looting...

Israel-Gaza Deal, Progressive Prosecutors, Rosalynn Carter Legacy

24 Nov 2023

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A four day cease-fire takes effect between Israel and Gaza ahead of the possible release of 50 hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Progressive pro...

Israel-Hamas Deal, Black Friday Shopping, Atlanta Police Facility Controversy

23 Nov 2023

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Israel says the release of 50 hostages in Gaza in return for 150 Palestinians will not start before Friday. Retailers forecast a record numbers of sho...

Israel-Hamas Deal, Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI, Wisconsin Redistricting Case

22 Nov 2023

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Israel and Hamas agree to a deal involving the release of some hostages in exchange for a multi-day cease-fire. Sam Altman returns to OpenAI as CEO af...

Ukraine Winter, Jacumba Migrants, Thanksgiving Travel

21 Nov 2023

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Ukraine enters winter with stalled front lines and uncertainty over the West's continued support for its war with Russia. Migrants set up camps in the...

Israel-Gaza War, Rosalynn Carter, Argentina Election

20 Nov 2023

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Officials discuss a possible deal related to the release of some hostages in Gaza in exchange for a pause in fighting. Former First Lady Rosalynn Cart...

The Sunday Story: Coal's deadly dust

19 Nov 2023

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In 2011, NPR correspondent Howard Berkes noticed an anomaly in the sidebar of a government report on the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virgin...

Gaza Hospital Evacuated, Argentina Elections, Road Runner's Revenge

18 Nov 2023

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Israeli troops are evacuating Al-Shifa Hospital now that it's under their control. A maverick politician could become Argentina's next president. Why ...

Gaza Tunnels, GM Contract With UAW Members, Guatemala and Democracy

17 Nov 2023

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Israel says it is uncovering an intricate network of tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza. Members of United Auto Workers approve a contract negotiated by th...

Biden and Xi Finally Talk, Israel Raids Gaza Hospital, Veterans Face Foreclosures

16 Nov 2023

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President Joe Biden speaks about global affairs with China's leader Xi Jinping. Israel raids Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. And an NPR investigation finds ...

Biden-Xi Meeting, GOP Tensions, State Department Dissent

15 Nov 2023

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President Biden aims to restore communications with China's Xi Jinping. Tensions reach a breaking point as the House seeks to avert a government shutd...

Supreme Court Ethics Code, Hamas Military Compound, New Climate Report

14 Nov 2023

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The Supreme Court adopts its first code of ethics. Israel says it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a hospital in Gaza City. And the l...

Gaza Hospitals, Biden-Xi Meeting, Looming Government Shutdown

13 Nov 2023

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Israeli troops advance on Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, where Hamas militants allegedly maintain a command center. President Joe Biden prepares to sp...

The Sunday Story: A Life Worthy of Whalefall

12 Nov 2023

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What does it mean to live a life worthy of those we leave behind? On this episode of The Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe explores the idea with author Da...

Gaza Hospital Crisis, Biden-Xi Meeting, Union Wins And The Car Market

11 Nov 2023

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Israel says it is "closing in" on Hamas militants it claims are using hospitals and other civilian infrastructure in Gaza as cover. The American and C...

Daily Pauses in Gaza, Manchin Re-Election Decision, Southern Border Surge

10 Nov 2023

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Israel agrees to daily pauses in fighting to allow for a "humanitarian corridor" in areas of northern Gaza, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...

Domestic Pressure on Netanyahu, GOP Debate in Miami, Union Deal with Hollywood

09 Nov 2023

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Israelis blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for security failures that led to 1,400 deaths by Hamas. GOP presidential candidates take heated shot...

Abortion Rights On The Ballot, GOP Presidential Debate, Syphilis Surge in Babies

08 Nov 2023

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Abortion access is a winning issue in off-year elections. Candidates vie for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination at a third debate in Miami. And the ...

One Month Of War in Gaza, SCOTUS Domestic Violence & Guns, Ohio Abortion Vote

07 Nov 2023

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Israel and Hamas have been at war for a month and with no sign of relief, it's already the deadliest conflict since Israel's creation 75 years ago. Th...

Israel's Plan To Replace Hamas, Trump Testifies In Fraud Case, Epic Vs Google

06 Nov 2023

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Israel continues intense bombardment on Gaza and vows to eliminate Hamas with no clear alternative to who might take over. Former President Donald Tru...

The Sunday Story: Running with testosterone

05 Nov 2023

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Today is the New York City Marathon. Around 50,000 runners are racing in the men's and women's divisions. And this year, for only the third time in th...

Israel Snubs Pauses, Question Of Aid Goes To Senate, Eyedrop Recall

04 Nov 2023

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The Israeli government says Hamas must release hostages before any consideration of a pause in its retaliation for the Oct. 7 attacks. The U.S. House ...

Blinken In Israel, Hezbollah Leader Breaks Silence, FTX Founder Guilty

03 Nov 2023

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Tel Aviv today to ask Israel again to prioritize protection of innocent civilians in Gaza following a thi...

Rafah Crossing, Biden Islamophobia Plan, Portland Teachers Strike

02 Nov 2023

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Negotiations are ongoing to allow hundreds more foreign nationals to flee war-torn Gaza through Egypt's Rafah border crossing. The White House plans t...

Gaza War Escalates, Pakistan Deportation Deadline, Trump Organization Trial

01 Nov 2023

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Another phone and internet blackout is hampering rescue efforts after massive airstrikes hit Gaza's largest and most densely populated refugee camp. D...

Gaza Ground Offensive, House Israel Aid Bill, Google Monopoly Trial

31 Oct 2023

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Israeli tanks and troops have advanced deeper into Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international calls for a ceasefire. House Republ...

Gaza Crisis, Israel-Lebanon Border Crossfire, Biden AI Executive Order

30 Oct 2023

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People in Gaza face a dire humanitarian crisis as the Israeli military increases airstrikes on the besieged enclave while the ground offensive presses...

The Sunday Story: This is what it feels like to be catcalled

29 Oct 2023

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Catcalling can be often thought of as playful and harmless, a classic case of boys will be boys. But the reality is anything but harmless. The interac...

Lewiston Shooting Suspect Dead, Israel-Gaza War, Acapulco Devastation

28 Oct 2023

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A suspect wanted for fatally shooting 18 people in Lewiston, Maine was found dead on Friday. Israel is ramping up its military operations in anticipat...

EU Calls For 'Humanitarian Pause', Manhunt for Maine Shooter, Acapulco Hurricane

27 Oct 2023

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A manhunt continues for the gunman behind a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. European leaders call on Israel to stop its relentless bombardment of th...

Mass Shootings in Maine, Gaza Fuel Shortage, New Speaker of the House

26 Oct 2023

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A person of interest in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine is still at large as authorities ask locals to shelter in place. Gaza is running dangero...

Israel's War Strategy, House Votes on Fourth Nominee, Meta's Mega Lawsuit

25 Oct 2023

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World leaders urge Israel to restrain its attacks on Gaza after 19 days of airstrikes meant to pave the way for a ground invasion. Today, Republicans ...

Hamas Releases Hostages, Eight Candidates Vie for Speaker, Bond Sell-Off Sparks Fear

24 Oct 2023

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As Israeli bombardment continues across Gaza, diplomatic efforts to facilitate the release of more hostages continue after two Israeli women were free...

Israel-Gaza War, House Speaker Search, Argentina Elections

23 Oct 2023

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Desperately needed humanitarian aid has begun to trickle into Gaza as Israeli airstrikes intensify on the besieged enclave. Nine Republicans are vying...

The Sunday Story: Body Electric

22 Oct 2023

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For years, medical experts have raised the alarm about the effects of sedentary behavior on the human body. Sitting too much has been linked with nume...

Aid Enters Gaza, American Hostages Freed, Resilient American Economy

21 Oct 2023

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Trucks carrying aid entered the Egypt-Gaza border at Rafah on Saturday. The relative of two American hostages freed by Hamas says now is the time for ...

Biden Pushes For Foreign Aid, Russia Detains U.S. Journalist, Voter Fraud Prevention

20 Oct 2023

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President Biden says supporting Israel and Ukraine is vital for America's national security. But will Congress agree? Russia has detained a second Ame...

Israel To Allow Limited Humanitarian Aid, Gaza Hospital Explosion, Jordan Loses Votes

19 Oct 2023

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The war between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 4,000 people - making it the deadliest of all Gaza wars. And things could get even worse once Is...

Hundreds Die In Gaza Hospital Attack, Biden Visits Israel, Arab Protests

18 Oct 2023

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Hundreds of people are dead after an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Israeli and Palestinian officials are trading blame over who's responsible for t...

Biden Travels To Middle East, Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens, House Speaker Vote

17 Oct 2023

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President Biden on Tuesday will leave for a wartime trip to the Middle East. He will visit Israel, which continues to prepare for a ground offensive a...

Gaza Residents Struggle To Get Out, Biden Pushes For More Aid, Polish Elections

16 Oct 2023

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Israel's deadline for civilians to leave northern Gaza has passed. What happens to people who remain behind? President Biden wants more aid for both I...

The Sunday Story: A 15-minute climate solution attracts conspiracies

15 Oct 2023

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15-minute cities are an urban planning idea growing in popularity. The idea is that you can get to the key places in your life - think work, education...

Gaza Evacuation Begins, Israel's Endgame, GOP Nominates Another Speaker

14 Oct 2023

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Palestinians are beginning to leave northern Gaza as Israel threatens a ground invasion. Past experiences raise questions about whether Israel can con...

Israel Issues Evacuation Order For Gaza, Scalise Drops Out, Elijah McClain Verdict

13 Oct 2023

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Israel's military has issued an evacuation order for northern Gaza. It gives the roughly 1.1 million people in that area just 24 hours to get out. Is ...

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis, Steve Scalise Wins GOP Vote For Speaker, AI In Science

12 Oct 2023

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Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza following the weekend attack by Hamas fighters has plunged the area into darkness. How are civilians trying to survi...

Israel Prepares Ground Invasion, Biden Confirms Support For Israel, Maui Reopens

11 Oct 2023

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Israel's military is preparing a ground invasion into Gaza. Authorities believe that about 150 hostages are being held there by Hamas militants. In re...

Israel Increases Airstrikes On Gaza, Pro-Palestinian Protests, House Speaker Race

10 Oct 2023

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Israel is increasing its airstrikes on Gaza in retaliation for Saturday's surprise attack. Hamas in return threatens to kill hostages if Israel contin...

Israel At War With Hamas, Intelligence Failure, Earthquake In Afghanistan

09 Oct 2023

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Israel is at war with Hamas. The militant group launched a surprise attack over the weekend. More than 1,100 on both sides have died so far as Israel ...

A Stunned Israel Declares War After Hamas Surprise Attack. What's Next?

08 Oct 2023

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In this bonus episode of Up First, NPR takes stock of the first day of war between Israel and the Hamas militant group, as the death toll rises into t...

Attacks in Israel, Regional Reaction, Ukraine Aid

07 Oct 2023

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Israel's prime minister says the country "at war" after attacks by air and land by Gaza militants. Regional governments are reacting cautiously. And t...

Matt Gaetz's District, Ukraine Farmland, Guatemala Political Crisis

06 Oct 2023

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Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is the man who led the rebellion that pushed out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. What do his constituents think about what...

House Speaker Candidates, Mediterranean Migrant Deaths, Pakistani Crackdown

05 Oct 2023

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A House without a speaker is paralyzed to pass spending legislation, including aid to Ukraine. So who can unite Republicans behind them? More than 2,5...

House Speaker McCarthy Ousted, Catholic Church's Future, China's 'Golden Week'

04 Oct 2023

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For the first time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives removed its speaker. Who will fill the vacant seat? Roman Catholic leaders are meetin...

Ukraine Faces Waning Support From Allies, FTX Trial, Laphonza Butler

03 Oct 2023

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Ukraine's war is far from over. It's biggest challenge, however, may not be on the battlefield, but in the form of waning support from allies. How are...

Congress Averts Shutdown, Trump To Appear In Court, Climate Solutions Week

02 Oct 2023

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Lawmakers narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a short-term spending measure over the weekend. But to do that the Republican speaker of t...

The Sunday Story: The Life And Death Of Elijah McClain

01 Oct 2023

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In Colorado, the first of two trials is underway in the death of Elijah McClain.On a late summer night in 2019, McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, was ...

Government Shutdown Prep, Student Loan Repayments Start, NYC Floods

30 Sep 2023

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The US government is set to shutdown Sunday after a group of GOP hardliners opposed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's stop gap proposal. Tens of millions...

White House Prepares For Shutdown, Healthcare Worker Strike, FTX Trial

29 Sep 2023

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With less than 48 hours left to avoid a government shutdown, the White House is already preparing to manage the fallout. NPR's Asma Khalid spoke with ...

GOP Debate Recap, Biden Impeachment Hearing, Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict

28 Sep 2023

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Republican candidates for the presidential nomination finally got around to criticize the frontrunner Donald Trump. House Republicans will hold the fi...

GOP Debate, FTC Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon, Slow Vaccine Rollout

27 Sep 2023

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Seven Republican candidates will be on stage for the second presidential debate in California on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump will skip th...

Biden Joins UAW Strike, Shutdown Negotiations, Election Worker Turnover

26 Sep 2023

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President Biden will join striking auto workers in Detroit on Tuesday. He has a chance to be the first sitting president to stand on a picket line. La...

Hollywood Writers Reach Deal To End Strike, Shutdown Implications, Prison Deaths

25 Sep 2023

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TV and movie writers have reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studios that could soon end a nearly five-month strike. Union members still have to ...

The Sunday Story: NPR challenges U.S. denial of civilian harm in raid on ISIS leader

24 Sep 2023

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Today on The Sunday Story, NPR's Daniel Estrin talks about his four-year long investigation into the night that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, founder of ISIS,...

UAW Strike Expanded, Government Shutdown, LGBTQ+ In Census Survey

23 Sep 2023

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President Biden is going to Michigan to support the United Auto Workers' union strikes. A government shutdown looms large after members of the House G...