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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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Morning news brief
by Michel Martin
Israelis protest Netanyahu government after bodies of six hostages recovered. Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics. A look at Harris and Trump plans to tackle high housing costs.
Beijing tightens its political grip on Hong Kong
by Emily Feng
An escaped activist, a jailed protestor and a missing journalist: Here is what has been happening in Hong Kong this week — as Beijing furthers its control in the region.
Morning news brief
Hunter Biden faces new criminal charges. The death toll in Gaza rises. Tension builds over comments university presidents made at a congressional hearing about antisemitism on campus.
After House hearing on campus antisemitism, college presidents are under fire
Tension builds over comments elite university presidents made at a congressional hearing about antisemitism on campus.
UNLV shooting shakes a city that 6 years ago suffered a mass shooting at a concert
by Yvette Fernandez
Police have identified the alleged gunman in Wednesday's shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and two of the three victims. No students were targeted.
Remembering Norman Lear, who died this week at the age of 101
NPR's Steve Inskeep recalls a 2008 conversation with TV producer and activist Norman Lear, who revolutionized network television. He worked social commentary into sitcoms that usually avoided it.
This year's Hanukkah celebrations are tempered by Israel's war with Hamas
To get a sense of how synagogues are marking the holiday, we hear from two rabbis: one in Washington, D.C., and one in California.
2023's best games — picked by the NPR staff
NPR polled staff and contributors for their favorite games of 2023. The year was marked by record-selling titles and industry shake-ups that included thousands of layoffs.
Damon Albarn of Britpop band Blur says the band is going on hiatus — again
The group first broke up in 2003 but got back together in 2009. It's not clear why the band is taking a break, but the "Parklife" singer told a French magazine that it felt like the right thing to do.
GOP presidential candidates debated in Alabama. Trump was a no-show
Four Republican presidential primary candidates took the stage Wednesday night in Alabama. This was the last debate before the Iowa caucuses in January.