Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel appears in the following:

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the impact of the Key Bridge collapse

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about what we know about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and recovery efforts being made by the city.

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Ceasefire resolution, growing support for Gaza in the U.S. sour relations with Israel

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Daniel Estrin and Minister for Strategic Affairs in Israel, Ron Dermer.

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After Baltimore bridge collapse, emergency crews respond to mass casualty event

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

More than a mile of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was hit by a cargo ship. At least two people have been pulled from the water.

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London's High Court to rule on whether Assange can appeal extradition to the U.S.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The court is expected to hand down its ruling on Tuesday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be able to appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States.

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It's believed ISIS-K carried out the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall

Monday, March 25, 2024

Russia marks national day of mourning after concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people. Four men have been charged in the attack.

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Israeli officials are in Washington amid talk tactics in Gaza may threaten U.S. aid

Monday, March 25, 2024

Israel's defense minister is in the U.S. Monday, as the two countries sharply disagree over what should happen next in Gaza. President Biden is pushing for a cease-fire.

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Morning news brief

Monday, March 25, 2024

Israel's defense minister is in Washington Monday. Russia marks national day of mourning after concert hall attack. Former president Trump faces a deadline to post bond in New York civil fraud trial.

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Russians vote in their first election since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Friday, March 15, 2024

Russia's presidential election is underway and Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure a fifth term in office — extending his hold on power through at least 2030.

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The chaos and gang violence, which is not new to Haiti, reach new levels

Friday, March 15, 2024

Over the last two weeks, there has been no leadership, no law and order in the capital and a dwindling supply of humanitarian aid.

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Chicago shelters will start evicting migrants after a 60-day rule goes into effect

Friday, March 15, 2024

Chicago is one of several cities where tens of thousands of migrants have strained resources. The city now is now telling many new arrivals that their stays in shelters will be limited to 60 days.

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Morning news brief

Friday, March 15, 2024

Russia kicks off three days of voting to choose a president. The turmoil in Haiti over the last two weeks reaches new levels. Chicago tells many migrants stays in shelters will be limited to 60 days.

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Judge quashes some charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A judge has thrown out six counts in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and 14 others.

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This week the first aid ship is due to arrive in Gaza from the island of Cyprus

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

It's more than five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian children in Gaza are starving to death and the United Nations says most of the population there is at risk of famine.

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Morning new brief

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Haiti's prime minister says he'll resign once a transitional council is created. Georgia, key to winning the White House, holds a primary on Tuesday. The Labor Department reports on consumer prices.

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Morning news brief

Friday, March 08, 2024

President Biden made the case for his reelection during the State of the Union address. Donald Trump poised to take control of the Republican National Committee. Haiti extends its state of emergency.

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Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is poised to become co-chair of the RNC

Friday, March 08, 2024

There will be another big shake up in the Republican Party Friday as the 168 members of the RNC are going to elect new leadership. They're expected to pick several Trump loyalists.

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France marks constitutional guarantee of abortion rights on International Woman's Day

Friday, March 08, 2024

The president of France is holding a public celebration to mark the adoption this week of a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.

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It's been 5 months since Oct. 7 when Hamas attacked Israel

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Palestinian lives in Gaza were changed by Israel's deadly military response. Israeli lives changed as well, and the state of Israeli society is crucial to understanding where this war might lead.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients, providers

Thursday, March 07, 2024

In vitro fertilization providers in Alabama are expected to resume services as soon as Thursday after the new law ends nearly three weeks of limbo for both IVF providers and the families they serve.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, March 07, 2024

President Biden delivers State of the Union address Thursday night. Alabama's governor signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients and providers. Thursday marks five months since Hamas attacked Israel

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