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National

The ethical implications of President-elect Trump's call with Justice Alito

10:24am January 09, 2025

by Michel Martin

Alito and Trump spoke Tuesday, a day before the president-elect urged the Supreme Court to halt his Jan. 10 sentencing in the New York hush-money case, the justice said in a statement from the court. They did not discuss the case, however, Alito said.

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Economy

Examining President Biden's major economic accomplishments

by A Martínez

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council, about President Biden's economic legacy.

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National

Remembering poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni

by Michel Martin

American Poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. Giovanni published her first poetry collection, "Black Feeling Black Talk," in 1968.

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Arts

Golden Globe hopeful: first openly transgender woman in film lead actress category

Karla Sofia Gascón is the first openly trans woman to be nominated for a film in a lead actress category at the Golden Globes. She's up for her role in the film "Emilia Pérez."

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Music & Culture

Jay-Z is latest to be named in the web of allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

by A Martínez

Rapper Jay-Z has been caught up in allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. They have been accused of raping a minor at a party in 2000. Jay-Z is taking action against the attorney filing charges.

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World News

A first in Israeli history: a sitting prime minister is testifying as a defendant

by A Martínez

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking the witness stand in his own corruption trial. Netanyahu repeatedly had asked to delay the trial due to the Gaza war and his leadership duties.

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World News

After celebrations, Syria faces an uncertain future

by Michel Martin

Syrian rebels have overturned one of the oldest dictatorships in the world. It has been a long struggle, including more than a decade of civil war. But it all began in 2011, during the Arab Spring.

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Arts

Some of the translated book titles included in this year's Books We Love

by Michel Martin

NPR's Books We Love has returned. We share a few of the translated book titles included in this year's recommendations.

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Health & Safety

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance

by Allison Aubrey

A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain.

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National

Communities in Mississippi, scarred by ICE raids, fear the future under Trump

by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

Some Mississippi towns saw the biggest workplace ICE raids in the country in 2019. The impact is still being felt -- as activists and immigrants brace for Trump's proposed mass-deportations.

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Arts

Rupert Murdoch loses courtroom attempt to change the family trust

by David Folkenflik

A Nevada commissioner ruled against Murdoch's attempt to change a family trust in a way that would have allowed his son, Lachlan, to cement control of his media empire.

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Arts

An author explores how her Christian faith has been politicized

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to author Kristin Kobe Du Mez about how President-elect Donald Trump has emboldened the Christian nationalist movement.

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World News

Morning news brief

by Michel Martin

Suspect is arrested in killing of CEO. Israel's prime minister is taking the witness stand in his own defense. Jay-Z is latest celebrity named in the web of allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

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