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For more than four decades, NPR's Morning Edition has prepared listeners for the day ahead with up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, and commentary. Regularly heard on Morning Edition are familiar NPR commentators, and the special series StoryCorps, the largest oral history project in American history.
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Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
The power of grandma's hands — a mother and daughter remember
by Eleanor Vassili
In this week's StoryCorps, a woman remembers growing up in the same apartment building, where her grandmother lived. Audio produced for Morning Edition by Barry Gordemer.
Democrats consider the Build Back Better bill to be vital for the country
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the current state, and the future of the Democratic Party.
Elmo and friends should avoid 2022's Conservative Political Action Conference
Republicans banned Elmo, Big Bird as well as Burt and Ernie from attending because Big Bird's Twitter account shared that he got a COVID-19 vaccine. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called it "propaganda."
In a new book, Chris Christie says the GOP needs to move past Trump
by Don Gonyea
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has emerged as a critic of ex-President Trump. We look at the pair's long and uneasy history, and what Christie's new stance may mean for the Republican Party.
After a year of massive protests, India will repeal controversial farm laws
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his government will withdraw sweeping farm law changes that provoked widespread protests and posed a significant political challenge to his administration.
Netflix reboots 'Cowboy Bebop' starring John Cho
by Eric Deggans
Cowboy Bebop is a live-action version of a beloved anime series from the 1990s, featuring John Cho as futuristic hitman-turned-bounty hunter Spike Spiegel.
News brief: Build Back Better status, COVID boosters, Blinken speech
Another delay for President Biden's sweeping domestic spending bill. COVID-19 booster shots for all adults could be authorized Friday. Secretary of State Blinken delivers a speech on Africa policy.
Health officials in Montana promote kids' COVID vacinations because the state isn't
by Aaron Bolton
Some states are aggressively promoting the new COVID-19 vaccination shots for kids ages 5 to 11. But Montana is not among them. The state also didn't promote vaccinations for 12 to 18 year olds.
President Biden is preparing to make his first White House turkey pardon
Turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly will get the chance to see another day. The two lucky birds' names were revealed, with their videos posted, on the White House Twitter page.
Blinken will lay out the Biden administration's approach to Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will give the speech in Nigeria. He's been in Africa this week saying the U.S. wants to help back African solutions to Africa's problems.
Florida fights back against federal vaccine mandates with a new set of laws
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills Thursday, including one that fines companies if they don't let workers opt out of vaccine requirements through a number of exemptions.
Inflation is a common economic term. Have you heard of skimpflation?
Skimpflation is when a company, instead of simply raising prices, skimps on the goods and services it provides.