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How will Biden’s decision change the Republican Party’s plans for November?
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martínez talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
The 2 oldest presidential frontrunners move closer to a rematch. Should age matter?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with presidential scholar Alexis Coe about whether age should be considered when deciding on a presidential candidate.
Andy Reid and Travis Kelce brush off Super Bowl outburst
In an outburst during the Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce yelled at head coach Andy Reid and pushed him. But Reid laughed it off after the big win.
Remembering longtime 'Morning Edition' host Bob Edwards who has died at 76
by Steve Inskeep
Edwards hosted the show for more than 24 years. One of his longest-running radio relationships was also one of listeners' favorites: weekly conversation with sports broadcasting legend Red Barber.
A new effort begins in Egypt to work out a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Discussions are expected to focus on a cease-fire of up to 45 days — as well as another exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Voters in Indonesia, world's 3rd largest democracy, prepare to elect a new president
by Anthony Kuhn
Indonesians vote for a new president on Wednesday, amid concerns about democratic backsliding, and a front-running candidate with a record of human rights abuses.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who's in the hospital, cancels trip to Brussels
Austin canceled the trip which was set up to meet with international leaders about the war in Ukraine. Austin returned to the hospital on Sunday with a bladder issue.
How Portugal got the number of fatal overdoses in the country to drop 80%
by Brian Mann
Portugal has emerged as a promising international model for tackling a deadly drug and addiction crisis. The country has used a focus on health care and community support to save lives.
Morning news brief
A new effort begins to work out a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Defense Secretary Austin, who's in the hospital, cancels Brussels trip. Jon Stewart returns to anchor The Daily Show on Mondays.
It's been raining a lot in California. Can the influx of water be put to good use?
Atmospheric rivers recently soaked California. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Karla Nemeth of the state's Department of Water Resources, about protecting residents from floods and future water needs.
Veteran 'Morning Edition' host Bob Edwards dies at 76
by Steve Inskeep
Steve Inkseep remembers longtime public radio broadcaster and former NPR "Morning Edition" host Bob Edwards, who died Saturday at the age of 76.
The Super Bowl featured plenty of glitz — which all takes lots of power
For the first time in Super Bowl history, all the needed power came from a renewable source. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas gets its power from a Nevada solar farm.