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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Up First+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/upfirst

Harris' Big TV Interview, Trump On IVF, Deadly Listeria Outbreak

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  • 21 days ago
  • 14:30

In her first major interview as the presidential nominee Kamala Harris was forward-looking while also defending Biden's policies. Donald Trump has been speaking in more moderate terms about reproductive rights. A deadly food-borne bacteria linked to deli meat has killed at least nine people a hospitalized dozens more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Telegram CEO Charged, Trump's Arlington Politics, Fictitious Noncitizen Voters

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  • 22 days ago
  • 15:33

French authorities move to hold the CEO of tech giant Telegram responsible for serious crimes committed on the messaging app. Trump faces criticism for using slain troops at Arlington National Cemetery in campaign material. Some U.S. citizens are being targeted by GOP-led efforts to prevent noncitizens from voting.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

New Trump Indictment, Arlington Cemetery Altercation, Paralympic Games Begin

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  • 23 days ago
  • 14:46

A new indictment against the former president in the January 6th case. Trump campaign staff had an altercation with an official at Arlington National Cemetery. Thousands of athletes with disabilities from all over the world gather for the Paralympics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Big Grocery Merger, Massachusetts Mosquito Disease, Calm In Lebanon

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  • 24 days ago
  • 15:06

Arguments over food prices are central to efforts to halt a 25 billion dollar grocery store merger. A rare and deadly mosquito borne illness has public parks in Massachusetts shut down at dusk. The Israel-Lebanon border is calm for now and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Israel/Lebanon Airstrikes, Election Polling, Harassment Coverup Investigation

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  • 25 days ago
  • 15:36

The IDF and Hezbollah fired a major barrage of rockets across the Israel-Lebanon border. With just over two months left in the presidential race, what does the latest NPR poll tell us about where things stand? The U.S. Ambassador to India is accused of lying under oath to cover up the alleged inappropriate behavior of a close advisor.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Sunday Story: Arresting Your Brothers and Sisters

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  • 26 days ago
  • 45:46

In the Xinjiang region of western China, the government has rounded up and detained at least hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups. Many haven't been heard from in years, and others are still desperately searching for their families. Western governments have called this crackdown a cultural genocide and a possible crime against humanity. NPR Correspondent Emily Feng has been reporting on Uyghurs inside and outside of China for years. In this episode, she profiles two Uyghur men who have found themselves sometimes unwilling actors within the Chinese state's systems of control over Uyghurs. As they work to silence others, they sometimes find themselves silenced as well. Additional Context: Listen to Emily Feng's 2022 reporting, "The Black Gate: A Uyghur Family's Story" part one and part two. For more on the history of the Uyghur people, listen to the episode "Five Fingers Crush The Land" from NPR's Throughline podcast.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Post-Convention Campaign, Grocery Prices And Competition, New Laws In Afghanistan

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  • 27 days ago
  • 17:59

Now that the second of the two major political conventions is over, how are the parties positioning themselves for the rest of the campaign? An anti-trust case involving the two biggest grocery retailers starts Monday. In Afghanistan, the Taliban has codified new rules with familiar strictures.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Harris' Speech At The DNC, Trump In Arizona, New Covid Shots

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  • 28 days ago
  • 17:20

Vice President Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. Former President Trump campaigned at the southern border in Arizona, and the FDA approved a new COVID-19 vaccine designed to help protect against the latest strains of the virus. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Krishnadev Calamur, Scott Hensley, Janaya Williams and Adriana Gallardo. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent. Our technical director is Zac Coleman. And our Executive Producer is Erika Aguilar.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Tim Walz At The DNC, The Harris Agenda, Gen Z Survey

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  • 29 days ago
  • 16:16

Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz introduced himself to the American public with a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Vice President Harris will carry on portions of President Biden's agenda but there are some key differences she will campaign on, and a new survey finds Gen Z'ers feeling optimistic about the future but unprepared and disengaged at school. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Roberta Rampton, Adriana Gallardo, Nicole Cohen, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Hannah Gluvna. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

DNC Day Two, Trump Campaign On Tour, Lewiston Shooting Report

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  • 30 days ago
  • 15:05

On day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Barack and Michelle Obama took aim at former President Donald Trump. Trump and his running mate — Ohio Senator JD Vance — plan to visit vital swing states every day this week, and the final report is out in an investigation into the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Megan Pratz, Gigi Douban, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Robert Rodriguez. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Democratic National Convention Day One, DNC Protests, Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 15:05

On the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Biden gave a keynote speech passing the torch to Vice President Harris. Activists in Chicago have assembled outside of the DNC to protest the war in Gaza, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due in Egypt and Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire negotiations.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Kevin Drew, Greg Dixon, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Robert Rodriguez. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President Biden's Legacy, Trump Campaign Focus, Ukrainian Buffer Zone

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 15:25

President Biden is scheduled to speak on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Former President Donald Trump is visiting swing states and focusing his attacks on Harris' economic policies, and for the first time Ukraine's President has clearly stated the objective of Ukraine's military incursion into Russia.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Jan Johnson, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Sunday Story: Uncovering Abuse in a Juvenile Detention Center

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  • about 1 month ago
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In the U.S., many kids in trouble with the law are sentenced to juvenile detention facilities. In New Hampshire, the largest such facility is a place commonly known as the Youth Detention Center, or YDC (recently renamed the Sununu Youth Services Center). YDC was founded with good intentions: keep kids out of adult jails and prisons and care for them. But now, nearly 1,300 former residents of YDC have come forward, filing lawsuits over alleged abuse at the facility. The allegations include hundreds of cases of assault and rape that span over six decades. It's become one of the biggest youth detention scandals in American history.New Hampshire Public Radio's Jason Moon and his colleagues on the Document team spent the last year investigating the Youth Development Center. They combed through the cases, worked around legal roadblocks, and spoke with residents and staff who'd never before told their stories.This week on The Sunday Story, host Ayesha Roscoe and Moon discuss what may have happened inside YDC and how the allegations stayed under wraps for so long.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Peace Talks for Gaza and Sudan. DNC Look-Ahead.

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 17:58

Third-party negotiators say a ceasefire agreement for the Israel-Hamas war is close. Talks are also underway to end the civil war in Sudan. Protests are expected at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Harris Economic Plan, Trump Economic Plan, Matthew Perry

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 15:11

Vice President Harris laid out her vision for the economy in a policy speech. Former President Donald Trump pledged to bring down consumer prices and increase wages, and five people were charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Megan Pratz, Ciera Crawford, Janaya Williams and H-J Mai. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Robert Rodriguez. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Inflation Eases, Ceasefire Talks, Columbia President Resigns, Bangladesh Update

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 19:09

Inflation eased in July, but some costs like food and housing remain stubbornly high. A new round of talks to end the Gaza war begins today. The president of Columbia University has resigned following criticism of their handling of campus protests. And violent anti-government demonstrations continue today in Bangladesh. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Vincent Ni, Greg Dixon, Rafael Nam, Rebecca Rossman, Janaya Williams and HJ Mai. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Hannah Gluvna. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Trump Campaign Hack, Abortion Ballot Initiatives, Sudan Peace Talks

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 15:30

The Trump campaign said it had been hacked and Iranians were behind it. Eight states have ballot measures around reproductive rights to be put to voters in November, and US-brokered peace talks on Sudan begin in Geneva today to try to alleviate the world's largest displacement crisis.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Brett Neely, Catherine Laidlaw, Rebecca Rosman, Janaya Williams, and HJ Mai. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Hannah Gluvna. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Donald Trump And Elon Musk, Tim Walz And Labor, Drug Lord's Letter

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  • about 1 month ago
  • 15:06

Former president Donald Trump sat down for a wide-ranging interview on X with Elon Musk. Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz will hold his first solo rally in LA speaking with union workers, and Mexico's most notorious drug lord released a public letter that raises questions about government collusion and corruption.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Julia Redpath, Pallavi Gogoi, Miguel Macias, Janaya Williams, and HJ Mai. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Gaza Evacuations, Ukraine Attacks Russia, Olympics Closing Ceremonies

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  • about 1 month ago
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The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza. Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Russia, and Paris wrapped up two and a half weeks of Olympic games with closing ceremonies in the national stadium.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Greg Dixon, Nick Spicer, Russell Lewis, Janaya Williams and Mohamad ElBardicy. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Andie Huether. And our technical director is Stacey Abbott.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy