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Waking up is hard to do, but it's easier with NPR's Morning Edition. Hosts Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep, and David Greene bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books, and events in the arts. All with voices and sounds that invite listeners to experience the stories.
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Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss
by Michel Martin
Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.
Streaming, AI and world events have transformed sports reporting
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to sports media expert Keith Strudler about how sports journalism is changing.
Nelson Mandela's former chef publishes a cookbook of his best-loved recipes
by Kate Bartlett
It's been 10 years since South Africa's first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela's former personal chef describes how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas Day.
In solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Bethlehem skips Christmas festivities
For how Palestinian Christians are navigating the Israel-Hamas war, NPR's Asma Khalid stays in touch with Rev. Munther Isaac in Bethlehem and Tamar Haddad in Jerusalem for updates.
The 'Morning Edition' holiday tradition: David Sedaris as Crumpet the Elf
It's become a Christmas classic on NPR — writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his hilarious holiday essay "Santaland Diaries."
A preview of the Christmas meals some airlines will be serving
Can holiday travelers expect a festive meal on the plane? To find out, we hear from the CEO of one of the largest airline caterers — and a food blogger who's had Christmas dinner at 30,000 feet.
Morning news brief
U.N. Security Council deadlocked on possible ceasefire in Gaza. Violent online rhetoric heats up after Colorado ballot ruling on Trump. Michigan leaders say they need help with Chicago migrant crisis.
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades. The prime minister is struggling with allegations that ruling party politicians violated political finance laws.
Actor Ryan Gosling releases holiday version of 'I'm Just Ken'
by A Martínez
What does a man whose job is just to "beach" do in a winter wonderland? For actor Ryan Gosling, it's an opportunity to release a holiday version of his song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie."
Picking out a Christmas tree for this mom and son is a literal race against the clock
by Rachel Martin
In a nod to fond family traditions, a mother and son in upstate New York literally race to pick out a Christmas tree each year.
A top Qatari official discusses why Gaza is a policy priority
by Aya Batrawy
Qatar's ties to Hamas are controversial but useful. A top Qatari official tells NPR why the Gulf Arab state hosts senior Hamas figures and why Gaza is a policy priority.
U.N. Security Council proposals for Gaza weakened to win U.S. support
U.N. Security Council proposals to call for a Gaza ceasefire or put the U.N. in charge of aid inspections were weakened to try to win support from the U.S., which backs Israel's fight against Hamas.