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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.
Biden to visit Colorado to talk about his domestic agenda
President Biden will be in Pueblo Wednesday to tout his administration's investments in clean energy jobs. He's also expected to take some swipes at right-wing Republicans.
Billionaire Charles Koch throws his support to GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley
NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP strategist Ron Bonjean about the political network of Charles Koch backing Nikki Haley in the GOP primary race. She has become increasingly popular among Republicans.
David Bowie fans with deep pockets have a chance to own a page of music history
A handwritten lyric sheet for two of his songs will be auctioned off in the U.K. on Tuesday. It includes notes on the 1972 track "Suffragette City." The page is expected to go for over $100,000.
How hostages and prisoners have been used in the long-running Mideast conflict
As Israel and Hamas continue to negotiate, NPR's A Martinez asks Middle East scholar Shibley Telhami how hostages and prisoners have been used in the long-term conflict.
Anger unleashed by the Israel-Hamas war has hit small businesses in the U.S.
by Andrea Hsu
The war has led to wild ups and downs for some small businesses. A Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, D.C., which is owned by Israelis, was hit with a boycott and then an outpouring of support.
There's been a rise in suspected hate crimes in the U.S. since Israel-Hamas war
NPR's Michel Martin talks to University of Miami criminology professor Alexis Piquero about the uptick in hate crimes since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
President Biden and other dignitaries to attend tribute service for Rosalynn Carter
by Rahul Bali
Three days of public mourning began Monday for Rosalynn Carter. The former First Lady died this month following a dementia diagnosis. Scores of people turned out Monday at the Carter Center.
Israel and Hamas strike deal to extend the temporary cease-fire in Gaza
Israelis and Palestinians are waiting to see how much longer the cease-fire could be extended, and how many more hostages and prisoners will go home.
How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible
by Teresa Homsi
Entomologists say insect species are declining at alarming rates. Scientists are determining how to save these tiny creatures that prop up life on Earth. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)
Soul and Funk singer Jean Knight has died at the age of 80
The New Orleans native was best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy in 1972.