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National

Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine

5:00am January 10, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.

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World News

Observers warn Tunisia's presidential election won’t be free and fair

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Michaël Ayar of the International Crisis Group, about this Sunday's presidential election in Tunisia. President Saied is seeking another term.

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Health & Safety

As Helene swept through western North Carolina, it flooded a critical factory

by A Martínez

A factory that makes IV fluids was shut down by damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene that ripped through North Carolina. The facility could be down for months and could lead to shortages.

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National

Memphis jury convicts ex-officers on some charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols

by Steve Inskeep

Jurors at the federal civil rights trial of three former Memphis police officers convicted them on some charges but not the most serious in the death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols.

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Economy

Tens of thousands of dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts call off strike

by A Martínez

The strike that snarled East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is suspended. The dockworkers’ union and the ocean carriers and port operators reached a tentative agreement -- ending the three-day standoff.

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World News

Sudan's cities transform into front lines after more than a year of war

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

A rare snapshot of lives lived under the shadow of war. One of those cities is Omdurman -- the twin city of Sudan’s capital Khartoum.

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National

Wave of campaign ads by the NAACP will try to persuade young Black men to vote

by Sandhya Dirks

The NAACP this week launched a sweeping ad campaign to mobilize Black voters in swing states. One ad addresses young Black men -- a key demographic for the Harris campaign.

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Arts

Batman’s nemesis Joker returns to theaters — this time he’s got a song in his heart

by A Martínez

The origin story of the "Joker" continues, as the sequel "Joker: Folie à Deux" hits theaters on Friday. Meanwhile on HBO, the origin story behind "The Penguin" is underway.

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Arts

FX-Hulu series 'English Teacher' finds comedy in a Texas high school's culture wars

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Brian Jordan Alvarez, creator and star of the new comedy series "English Teacher," about his story of a gay educator navigating culture wars at a Texas high school.

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World News

Morning news brief

by A Martínez

Dockworkers' strike is suspended. Harris campaign tries to show it's on top of October surprises. Memphis jury convicts three ex-police officers on some charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

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National

Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump

by A Martínez

The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.

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World News

As worries grow Israel-Iran conflict may escalate, what are the U.S. interests?

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Schenker of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the situation in the Middle East, and U.S. interests in the region.

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Rural N.C. residents examine the damage from Helene and wonder what to do next

In North Carolina, the hardest-hit communities are also some of the hardest to reach. Days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene, people are trying to decide whether they should stay or leave.

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