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Morning news brief
President Biden told the nation it was time to pass the torch. Israel's prime minister addressed congressional lawmakers. VP Harris faces challenges when it comes to her record on law enforcement.
Statue of pop star Shakira is unveiled in her hometown in Colombia
Shakira has three Grammys, multiple platinum records and millions of fans around the world. Now she can add to that list a giant bronze statue on display in her hometown of Barranquilla.
U.S. officials met with Mexico's president to press for limits on migrant surges
by Jasmine Garsd
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and several other top officials traveled to Mexico Wednesday to speak with Mexican leaders about the surge of migrants along the U.S. southern border.
Some stores are making it harder for online customers to send something back
Many retailers are adding shipping fees for their mail-in returns, causing some customer consternation.
War in Gaza ends effort by Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judiciary
by Frank Langfitt
Before the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, Israel's government was in the process of trying to overhaul its judiciary, which many Israelis opposed. The plan's opponents say they haven't let down their guard.
Businesses near New York's Times Square benefit from New Year's Eve ball drop
Restaurants are charging big bucks to have dinner and a show while ringing in the new year. Tickets for dinner at the nearby Applebee's were priced over $600, and they sold out.
Brutal 8-month war for control of Sudan has devastated much of the country
More than six million people have been displaced, and medical services have been wiped out in many areas. Thousands have died.
Gaza food crisis is nothing like anything chef José Andrés had seen before
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit, about the hunger crisis in Gaza.
WHO warns illness in Gaza may ultimately kill more people than Israel's offensive
The Israel-Hamas war has devastated Gaza's health infrastructure, and overwhelmed the few remaining hospitals. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about infectious disease outbreaks.
Mekong River communities rely on it for food — new dams threaten resources
by Michael Sullivan
Dams and climate change are among the threats facing Southeast Asia's famed Mekong River. Cambodia is scrapping plans for two new dams, but is it enough to save the river's biodiversity?
Should the Endangered Species Act be updated for climate change accounts?
The Endangered Species Act was signed 50 years ago Thursday. Deborah Sivas, a professor of environmental law at Stanford University, tells NPR's A Martinez why the law needs to be updated.
'Morning Edition' staffers reflect on some of their memorable 2023 stories
Morning Edition editors and producers share some of their favorite stories of 2023 that they had a part in.
Morning news brief
WHO cautions disease may kill more people in Gaza than combat. The New York Times sues ChatGPT's OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, and 2023 is expected to be the hottest year on record.