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Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too.

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5 things to know about the 14th Amendment effort to block Trump from the presidency

Monday, September 25, 2023

Some legal scholars and activists say an obscure provision of the Constitution, dating back to just after the Civil War, should disqualify Donald Trump from a second White House term.

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A concert audience of houseplants? A new kids' book tells the surprisingly true tale

Saturday, September 23, 2023

The latest children's book from Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton and illustrator Elly McKay is about the power of nature and music. They discussed their creative process in an interview with NPR.

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Up First briefing: UAW strike deadline; East Coast storm; Zelenskyy interview

Friday, September 22, 2023

The auto workers union gears up to expand its strike. The Mid-Atlantic will be under a tropical storm warning this weekend. Zelenskyy talks to NPR about the state of the war and Ukraine's democracy.

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The Senate's dress code just got more relaxed. Some insist on staying buttoned-up

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill, even as a potential government shutdown looms.

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As the U.S. mulls more aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says 'we have the same values'

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. He spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep about why U.S. aid to Ukraine remains so important.

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A federal agency wants to give safety tips to young adults. So it's dropping an album

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Consumer Product Safety Commission's album addresses the most common hazards among those 13-24, through a variety of genres. It's called We're Safety Now Haven't We, and you'll want to hear it.

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Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich

Friday, September 15, 2023

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Russia since March. Thousands have written him letters for the Jewish new year, as the campaign for his release hones in on next week's U.N. meeting.

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Up First briefing: Morocco earthquake; new COVID boosters; a primer on prenups

Monday, September 11, 2023

More than 2,000 are dead after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck near Marrakech on Friday. The FDA could approve new COVID boosters any day now. What to know if you're considering signing a prenup.

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Celebrity couples keep breaking up. Why do we care so much?

Saturday, September 09, 2023

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are the latest high-profile pair to announce their split in what some have deemed "the year of the celebrity breakup." Experts explain why people get so invested from afar.

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Up First briefing: Hurricane Lee grows; Danny Masterson sentenced; Maui needs tourism

Friday, September 08, 2023

Forecasters say the Category 5 hurricane could see "remarkable rates of intensification." That '70s Show actor Masterson faces 30 years to life for rape. Without tourism, unemployment surges in Maui.

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There are several manhunts underway this week. But don't panic, an expert says

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Authorities in Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C. and London are searching for people who escaped from prison in recent days. Here's why these events are more common than you think — and what you can do.

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Up First briefing: A Labor Day look at union fights, wins and close calls

Monday, September 04, 2023

It's Labor Day in the U.S. Striking writers and actors have brought Hollywood to a standstill. There's widespread support for unions, especially among Gen Z, yet membership is at an all-time low.

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Roads and airports will be crowded this weekend. Here's how to prepare

Friday, September 01, 2023

The FAA says this could be the third-busiest travel weekend of the year so far, while AAA warns we could see more traffic on the roads than in years. Here's what to know if you're flying or driving.

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Idalia extends its destruction along the southeastern U.S. coastline

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm before it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Georgia and South Carolina could see heavy wind and flooding

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'Golda' depicts a key moment in Israeli history. Its director sees parallels to today

Friday, August 25, 2023

The biopic Golda stars Helen Mirren as Israel's first female prime minister, leading the country through the pivotal, 19-day Yom Kippur War in 1973. Its director says it's especially relevant today.

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Up First briefing: GOP presidential debate, student debt relief, fire season delayed

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The first Republican presidential debate takes place in Milwaukee tonight. The Biden administration announced a new student debt relief plan. Tropical storm Hilary may have delayed fire season.

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Up First briefing: Trump's booking; Biden in Maui; extreme weather explained

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to Georgia authorities on Thursday. President Biden pledges federal help for Maui "as long as it takes." How climate change drives extreme weather.

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Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

Monday, August 21, 2023

The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.

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Up First briefing: Tropical Storm Hilary; Guatemala election; indoor air quality tips

Monday, August 21, 2023

Hilary drenches Southern California, flooding roads and closing schools. An anti-corruption crusader wins the presidency in Guatemala. Plus, how to optimize your air quality at home.

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