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After a rowdy State of the Union address, Biden hits the road to spread his message

Thursday, February 09, 2023

President Biden is taking his pre-campaign pitch on the road. First to Wisconsin — a key state for the 2024 election, and then to Florida, home to some notable Republican opponents.

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Rebecca Black leaves the meme in the rear view

Thursday, February 09, 2023

She scored a much-maligned hit at the age of 13 with "Friday." Now 25, Rebecca Black is finally releasing her debut album, Let Her Burn.

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Turkey's government is under pressure for its response to the earthquake

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Rescue efforts are turning up grim results after Monday's earthquake devastated vast areas in Syria and Turkey. Some people in Turkey are criticizing their government's response.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Turkey's president admits there were problems with his government's initial quake response, President Biden takes his message on the road, Florida lawmakers aim to end Disney World's self-governance.

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How car buyers can become entrapped in what's known as a 'yo-yo' sale

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is drafting new rules for car dealers in an effort crack down on so called a "yo-yo" sales that can entrap people in bad deals.

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Tom Brady ends his football playing days, but he's not done with the sport

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

In an interview with NPR, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports spoke about Tom Brady's upcoming broadcast career. Brady signed a contract with Fox last year to be their lead NFL analyst.

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Earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria: Buildings collapsed for hundreds of miles

Monday, February 06, 2023

Search-and-rescue efforts were underway as the death toll soared from the powerful earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday.

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Beyoncé has now captured more Grammy awards than any other artist

Monday, February 06, 2023

Beyoncé is now the Recording Academy's GOAT. She won four Grammy awards Sunday night for her album RENAISSANCE — bringing her career total to 32. Harry Styles won album of the year.

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Morning news brief

Monday, February 06, 2023

The death toll keeps rising after a massive earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria. President Biden on Tuesday delivers the State of the Union to a new Congress. Beyoncé breaks a record at the Grammys.

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Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL (again)

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he's retiring from professional football. He retired from the sport a year ago - but returned for one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Debt ceiling stalemate is one of the issues Biden and McCarthy will discuss

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy hold a meeting at the White House Wednesday. They're hoping to reach an agreement about the federal debt limit.

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Inflation is coming down but the Fed isn't about to declare victory just yet

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

The Federal Reserve is expected to continue its crackdown on inflation by raising interest rates, but only by a quarter percentage point. That would be the smallest rate hike since last March.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

President Biden meets with House Speaker McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling, thousands are expected to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral in Memphis, the Fed is expected to raise interest rates again.

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Pope Francis begins a much anticipated trip to 2 countries in Africa

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Pope Francis embarks on what he's calling a pilgrimage of peace to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan — two nations marred by conflicts that have largely been forgotten by the world.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Secretary of State Blinken meets with Palestinian President Abbas, deadline to cut water use along the Colorado River, evidence is presented on Trump's role in paying hush-money to Stormy Daniels.

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The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl

Monday, January 30, 2023

Super Bowl 57 is set with the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The big game will be played in Glendale, Ariz., next month.

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Morning news brief

Monday, January 30, 2023

Memphis leaders say police reform is part of the solution to police violence, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is in Jerusalem amid mounting violence, House Republicans begin probes into Democrats.

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Memphis and the nation focus on another example of police violence

Monday, January 30, 2023

Residents in Memphis, who watched the video of the violent police beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, talk of their own brutal experiences. Nichols died three days after the attack.

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Morning news brief

Friday, January 27, 2023

Five former Memphis police officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. Republicans disagree on what it means to be conservative. U.S. officials weigh how to oversee risky virus research.

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After weeks of pressure, Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

A spokesman for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed to NPR that Germany will send a company of 14 tanks to Ukraine. Scholz announced the decision during a cabinet meeting Wednesday.

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