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Palestinians receive bags of flour and other humanitarian aid distributed by UNRWA, the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, on Tuesday.

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Why Israel plans to limit life-saving aid into Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today

Israel's cabinet approved a plan to limit the way life-saving aid is distributed in Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today wth jury selection.

May 05, 2025
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The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, D.C.

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Trump orders end of NPR's federal funding. And, judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act

Trump signed an executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the organizations of political bias. And, a federal judge ruled Trump's usage of the Alien Enemies Act was unlawful.

May 02, 2025
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The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first three months of the year as President Trump's tariffs spark fears about a recession.

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U.S. economy shrinks in the 1st quarter. And, Ukraine and the U.S. sign minerals deal

The U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of the year and consumer confidence has plummeted. And, Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals deal that both sides say is a win.

May 01, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Trump speaks during a rally at Macomb Community College on in Warren, Mich., on Tuesday to mark his first 100 days in office.

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Republicans aim to pass Trump's big bill. And, Steve Bannon analyzes Trump's strategy

House Republicans are focused on passing Trump's "big beautiful bill" by Memorial Day. And, Steve Bannon shows support for Trump's agenda in an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

April 30, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on April 25 in Washington, D.C., for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

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Trump's 100-day report card. And, a student protester speaks from detention

Nearly half of the respondents in an NPR poll gave Trump an F on the first 100 days of his second term. And, detained student Mohsen Madhawi speaks with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel.

April 29, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
More than 200 people who the White House says are gang members were deported to El Salvador by the U.S. in San Salvador, El Salvador on March 16, 2025. (Photo by El Salvador Presidency / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Trump administration tries to ramp up deportations. And, a look at Canada's election

Critics say the Trump administration is making mistakes as it tries to drive up deportation numbers. And, Canada's election for the next prime minister is heavily influenced by Trump.

April 28, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton

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From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

April 27, 2025
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A Ukrainian woman looks at rescuers as they try to pull her out from under the rubble of a building after a Russian military strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. The strike occurred at 1 a.m., when most people were asleep. So far, nine people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 injured. The rescue operation is ongoing.

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Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal. And, NPR's glimpse inside liberated Khartoum

Russia launched a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Trump says he wants peace quickly. And, NPR looks inside Sudan's capital city of Khartoum after two years of war.

April 25, 2025
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office in February.

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Trump changes tone over tariffs on China. And, new executive actions target education

Trump is changing his tone about tariffs on China, but it is unclear if he will change any policies. And, a sweeping list of executive actions targeting higher education and K-12 schools.

April 24, 2025
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President Trump announced his latest tariffs at a Rose Garden event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2. The International Monetary Fund cut its forecasts for the global economy this year, citing the risks from an all-out trade war.

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IMF warns of economic impacts of Trump's tariffs. And, Pope Francis lies in state

The International Monetary Fund is warning that President Trump's tariffs could pose significant challenges for the global economy. And, Pope Francis' body lies in state until his Saturday funeral.

April 23, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, the day after <em>The New York Times </em>reported that he shared information last month to a second private Signal group chat about upcoming strikes in Yemen.

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White House looks for new defense secretary. And, remembering Pope Francis' legacy

The White House is searching for a new defense secretary to replace Pete Hegseth after a second Signal group chat controversy. And, Pope Francis' legacy is remembered worldwide.

April 22, 2025
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Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines.

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Pope Francis dies at 88. And, House Democrats press for Abrego Garcia's return

Gone at age 88, Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. And, House Democrats visit El Salvador to demand Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return.

April 21, 2025
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Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks to the media before she enters federal court on April 15, 2025 in Greenbelt, Md.

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FSU shooting leaves two dead. And, Trump criticizes Fed chairman over interest rates

A shooting on Florida State University's campus has left two people dead and six people injured. And, President Trump criticizes the Fed chairman for not cutting interest rates.

April 18, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump met with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador in the Oval Office of the White House April 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Bukele are exploring a proposal to send American citizens to be held in Salvadorean prisons, a move critics describe as dangerous and unconstitutional.

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Trump hopes to jail U.S. citizens abroad. And, retail sales jump ahead of tariffs

Trump's administration is exploring ways to detain U.S. citizens involved in criminal activity and send them to Salvadoran prisons. And, Trump's tariffs lead Americans to splurge before they hit.

April 17, 2025
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Medicare negotiations on drug prices can happen sooner for pills than many drugs that are injected.

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Trump aims to lower drug prices. And, Harvard's tax-exempt status threatened

Trump has signed an executive action aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. And, the president threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status after it rejected government demands.

April 16, 2025
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