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Morning Edition
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Every weekday for over three decades, Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse.
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Aid worker talks about ongoing rescue and relief efforts after Venezuelan earthquakes
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Cesar Jimenez, an aid worker with Project Hope in Venezuela, which is responding to the aftermath of this week's earthquakes.
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'We are with you, Venezuela': Houston community rallies after deadly earthquakes
Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.
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Morning news brief
Rescuers in Venezuela continue search for the missing after devastating earthquakes, SCOTUS rulings give Trump more power to set immigration policy, Trump works to woo struggling American farmers.
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Olivia Wilde talks about her new film, 'The Invite'
In the new comedy "The Invite," a couple on the brink of splitting up throws a dinner party for a mysterious couple living nearby. NPR's A Martinez speaks with actor and director Olivia Wilde.
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Great American State Fair opens to mixed reactions
The massive state fair underway on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump campaign-style rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Is this Great American State Fair for everyone?
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Several Democratic governors send National Guard troops to D.C. for America 250
National Guard troops have become a highly visible -- and controversial -- feature of life in Washington, D.C. Several Democratic governors have sent more guard members ahead of America 250 events.
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HBCUs use World Cup excitement to grow support for their soccer teams
Excitement over the World Cup is giving soccer players at Historically Black Colleges and Universities a chance to highlight their teams and gain support.
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Problem Solvers Caucus co-chairs say they'll make sure housing bill becomes law
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., tell NPR's Michel Martin they want to force into law a housing bill President Trump has refused to sign.
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SCOTUS rulings gives Trump more power to set immigration policy
The U.S. Supreme Court gives President Trump more power to set immigration policy with a pair of decisions Thursday.
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Ohio pastor shares how the SCOTUS ruling on TPS holders will affect his community
The Supreme Court is letting President Trump remove protections from thousands of Haitian and Syrian refugees. Michel Martin asks a pastor in Springfield, Ohio, about his city's Haitian community.
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Trump urges GOP to prioritize election bill as his Iran war handling draws scrutiny
President Trump visited Capitol Hill Wednesday and faced off with Senate Republicans upset about his handling of the Iran War, after scrapping plans to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill.
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Political strategist on the growing tensions between Trump and Senate Republicans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about President Trump's tense meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill.
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Postal Service confirms proposal to restrict mail-in voting under Trump's order
The U.S. Postal Service is responding to an executive order by President Trump by proposing to not deliver ballots in states that refuse to turn over their voter lists to the federal government.
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Death toll expected to rise after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela
Venezuela's acting president has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, killing at least 32. The death toll is expected to rise.
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Eager for a break, farmers don't expect much relief after the Iran peace deal
Fertilizer prices have gone down with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. But struggling American farmers won't likely see any relief for months.
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Norman Rockwell art that ignited a lawsuit and a love story is now on public view
So You Want to See The President! depicts a procession of visitors waiting to see Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The original 1943 Rockwell suite of illustrations goes on public view Thursday in D.C.
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Morning news brief
At least 32 killed and 700 injured after two earthquakes hit Venezuela, Trump and Senate GOP face off in tense meeting, a top general is expected to retire, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups.
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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest
A Chicago restaurateur's desperate effort to secure a Michelin star comes to a head in the final season of FX's "The Bear." Real-life restaurant owners share whether or not it's worth the effort.
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Iran's World Cup team navigates U.S. restrictions and pressure from Tehran
Iran's World Cup team says it's the most oppressed team due to U.S.-imposed visa and travel restrictions. But those hassles pale in comparison to the pressures Iran places on its own athletes.
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Could high inflation be the new normal?
Inflation is at a three-year high. That's a problem for the Fed. Yet, under the leadership of new chair Kevin Warsh, it opted not to hike interest rates. So, who are inflation's winners and losers?
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A top general is expected to retire soon, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups
The news that a top general is expected to retire shortly is part of an ongoing pattern of shake-ups and abrupt departures at the Pentagon.
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Record-breaking heat grips France as deadly European heat wave continues
France shattered its all-time heat record again on Wednesday as a deadly heat wave continued to grip much of Western Europe, bringing even more extreme temperatures.
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2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring 700
Two powerful earthquakes have struck central Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas and sending residents into the streets. At least 32 people were killed and 700 were injured.
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Trump to meet with Senate Republican as frustrations rise within the party
Divides over what GOP priorities should be ahead of this fall's midterm elections are testing the relationship between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
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Political consultant on Trump is losing his party's support after war powers vote
NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.
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Trump touts past economic achievements, instead of future plans, in speech
President Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania Tuesday, where his speech focused on past economic accomplishments, instead of future plans.
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Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?
Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies.
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Morning news brief
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans Wednesday, Congress passes largest housing affordability bill in decades, Democrats face questions about the party's future after New York primary results.
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Does Motown's legacy endure for Detroit's younger generations?
Motown --- the music and the label -- is central to the identity of Detroiters. The music is woven together with the city's legacy. But do younger generations feel the same way?
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Soccer stars Ronaldo and Messi set new records at World Cup
Soccer superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have set new World Cup records.
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With at least 6 wildfires burning, Utah officials prep for long fire season
Several wildfires have broken out in the Beehive state. One required an entire town to be evacuated for nearly a week now.
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How climate change is influencing Europe's record-breaking heat wave
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Francis, senior scientist at the Massachusetts-based Woodwell Climate Research Center, about the impact of Europe's heat wave and its links to climate change.
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As U.S. government looks to leverage food aid, producers seek other delivery methods
The U.S. is changing the way food aid is distributed to starving children around the world. It is now using aid as a diplomatic tool as nutrition bars pile up in U.S. factories.
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How to protect yourself from ticks
It's tick season, but how do you avoid the little arachnids? NPR asks two experts in tick bites and behavior.
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Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades
The most expansive affordable housing legislation in decades has passed both chambers of Congress and is now headed for a presidential signature.
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U.S. lifts sanctions on Iran's oil as part of the interim agreement
The U.S. on Monday lifted sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement.
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Former national security advisor on $300B Iran reconstruction fund in U.S. agreement
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about the financial component of the U.S. memorandum of understanding with Iran.
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Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
A biography of Hannibal Lecter. A meditation on trees. A memoir by a child prodigy violinist. A treatise on the way we poop. These are just a few of the nonfiction books our NPR colleagues are enjoying.
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As Republican Party looks to future without Trump in office, Utah could be a road map
In 2028, President Trump will not be on the ballot, leaving Republicans to decide the future of the party. Utah — which has a complicated relationship with the president — could be a starting point.
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Morning news brief
U.S. lifts oil sanctions on Iran, Trump visits Pennsylvania to tout economic wins, judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials.
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'Toy Story 5' puts a spotlight on screen time for kids
"Toy Story 5" brought in more than $160 million domestically over its first weekend. The movie, however, raises issues about how much screen time is too much for kids.
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Fans around the world are creating their own World Cup anthems
Forget the official World Cup album. Soccer fans around the globe are coming up with their own songs to support their teams.
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Andy Burnham, a former mayor, could become the U.K.'s next prime minister
The former mayor of Manchester, England, Andy Burnham, may soon replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation. Burnham would be the U.K.'s seventh leader in 10 years.
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How Britain's economic troubles toppled another prime minister
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Idrees Kahloon of The Atlantic about Britain's economic decline and the political consequences that compelled another prime minister to resign.
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Israel's prime minister faces pressure internationally and at home
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suffering one of his biggest political crises, publicly admonished by his ally President Trump while Israelis say they are ready for change at the top.
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Historic heatwave leaves Europe sweltering
Europe is facing another major heatwave, with temperatures in some areas expected to exceed 104°F, challenging June records.
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Longtime Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, who steered the Federal Reserve for nearly nearly two decades through some of the longest economic booms in U.S. history, has died.
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Congress returns as scrutiny grows over Trump's Iran ceasefire agreement
With Congress returning to Washington, President Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faces new scrutiny.
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Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., on where talks between the U.S. and Iran stand
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks the Democratic leader of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, about the opening of face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence talks about his book, 'What Conservatives Believe'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Vice President Mike Pence about his new book, "What Conservatives Believe."
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