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Morning news brief

3:55am January 16, 2025

by Leila Fadel

The diplomatic wrangling that led to a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, reactions to the deal, and how LA and other communities could tighten laws around wildfire safety.

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Morning news brief

by Michel Martin

Israel’s PM faces growing opposition over his stance on Gaza. Russia launches massive barrage against Ukraine. Longtime aide to New York’s governors accused of secretly working for China.

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Former Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz issues searing rebuke to PM Netanyahu

by Steve Inskeep

Benny Gantz, a former Israeli war cabinet member who walked out in June, has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza or else step down.

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National

Democrats face considerable challenges in efforts to retain control of the Senate

by Steve Inskeep

Democrats are facing significant challenges in efforts to retain control of the U.S. Senate in November. Jessica Taylor with the Cook Political Report talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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World News

Selfies taken in desirable locations makes people less likely to go there, study finds

A new study finds that seeing other people in photos at a desirable locale — especially selfies — makes people less likely to go there.

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Music & Culture

Folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland'

by A Martínez

The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.

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World News

German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country

by Michel Martin

Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.

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Judges and civil servants in Mexico protest proposed changes to judiciary

by Eyder Peralta

The legislative and executive branch in Mexico are about to pass a popular constitutional reform that would remake the judiciary. Judges, civil servants and law students are protesting the move.

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Breakout at Democratic Republic of Congo jail draws attention to horrific conditions

Over 100 prisoners were killed — either shot dead or crushed — after they tried to escape from the infamous Makala Prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa.

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Russian strike on Ukrainian military academy kills dozens

by Steve Inskeep

Ukraine is in mourning after Russian missiles tore into a military academy, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 270. It’s one of the deadliest attacks of the two-and-a-half year war.

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National

Undecided voters in focus groups reveal skepticism of both Harris and Trump

by Michel Martin

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Margaret Talev, director of the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, about undecided voters.

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Health & Safety

Medical community reacts with cautious optimism to new blood-testing companies

Six years after the fall of Theranos, companies are again exploring innovation in blood testing. The medical community is reacting with cautious optimism.

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Arts

As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, NPR listeners describe what it has meant to them

As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year, we asked listeners for their stories about the game. Here are five people who've

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