National

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

9:16am August 09, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012.

Ukraine presses offensive inside Russia as Moscow scrambles to respond

7:30am August 09, 2024

by Greg Myre

Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives.

Kamala Harris And Running Mate Tim Walz Make First Appearance Together In Philadelphia

Walz and legions of 'dudes' want to give men permission to vote Democrat

7:01am August 09, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

With the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Harris continues a trend that has risen out of her run for president: clearing the way for men to identify with their gender as they vote.

Vice President Kamala Harris Campaigns In Wisconsin

How Harris’ vision for the economy is a twist on Biden’s

5:12am August 09, 2024

by Asma Khalid

Vice President Harris is largely pitching the same economic plan she’s stood behind with President Biden. But it is also becoming clearer what her particular focus will be now that she is the nominee.

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As war drags on, there are rifts within Israel's leadership over the next steps

5:10am August 09, 2024

by Daniel Estrin

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting his top security chiefs’ calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israelis brace themselves for an escalation with Iran.

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National

The news quiz asks the tough political questions, like: What's up with Mountain Dew?

5:01am August 09, 2024

by Holly J. Morris

As it turns out, JD Vance and Tim Walz are both fonts of memes and quiz questions. But don't worry, we didn't forget to include a nod to that bear cub.

10 years after Michael Brown’s death, we went to Ferguson to ask: What’s changed?

5:00am August 09, 2024

Morning Edition traveled to Ferguson and spoke to residents and leaders who have continued pushing for change in the city that was thrust into the national spotlight after the killing of an unarmed 18-year-old.

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Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?

5:00am August 09, 2024

by Mansee Khurana

The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.

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Milton Nascimento and esperanza spalding honor friendship on their new album

5:00am August 09, 2024

by Michel Martin

Musician esperanza spalding was in college when she became a fan of Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento. Now she's made an album with him.

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Loveable losers: Remembering a basketball coach whose job it was to lose

4:06am August 09, 2024

by Liyna Anwar

Red Klotz founded the Washington Generals -- that's the team the Harlem Globetrotters have beaten night after night for more than 70 years. Klotz died 10 years ago at the age of 93.

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