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Morning news brief
Friday, January 06, 2023
The House heads into a fourth day without a speaker. Russia's president orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Injured Buffalo Bills player shows substantial improvement.
Friday marks two years since a deadly riot engulfed the U.S. Capitol
Friday, January 06, 2023
The Jan. 6 House Select Committee spent 18 months looking at the events –- and actors -– that helped fuel the violence that day. That includes a number of extremist groups.
Court documents reveal details about the killings of 4 University of Idaho students
Friday, January 06, 2023
Suspect Bryan Kohberger made his first court Thursday in Moscow, Idaho. He faces murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students in November.
Russian President Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
Friday, January 06, 2023
Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.
Doctors say Damar Hamlin's neurological condition and function are intact
Friday, January 06, 2023
The physicians treating Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin say he's made a remarkable improvement following his collapse during Monday night's game, but remains in intensive care.
The House has voted 6 times without choosing a speaker
Thursday, January 05, 2023
Lawmakers are embroiled in a dayslong stalemate over electing the next speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy starts a third day facing a group of fellow Republicans who object to him.
Morning news brief
Thursday, January 05, 2023
A historic stalemate in the U.S. House heads into its third day. A powerful storm touches down in Northern California. The U.S. Embassy in Cuba resumes full services for the first time since 2017.
Another atmospheric river, a column of airborne moisture, has hit California
Thursday, January 05, 2023
Some parts of the state are already saturated and preparing for flooding. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency.
The United States Embassy in Cuba has reopened visa and consular services
Thursday, January 05, 2023
For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba has resumed full consular and visa services in Havana. The U.S. says the reopening is to ensure the safe and legal migration of Cubans.
A new year means lots of new TV shows and movies. What to expect
Tuesday, January 03, 2023
With the new year comes new television shows and movies. Two members of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour team tell us about the TV shows and movies they're looking forward.
After record drug deaths, there have been major reforms in addiction treatment
Friday, December 30, 2022
The opioid epidemic surged in 2022 — killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.
Young Republicans warn the party to promote issues that young voters care about
Friday, December 30, 2022
Most young voters cast their ballots for Democratic candidates in last month's midterm elections. Now, young Republicans are demanding change from their party to keep up with their generation.
Morning news brief
Friday, December 30, 2022
This was a pivotal year in America's opioid crisis. Brazilian soccer legend Pele has died at the age of 82. Young Republicans demand change from their party to keep up with their generation.
An appreciation of the work by some of the musicians who died in 2022
Friday, December 30, 2022
Morning Edition presents a montage of some of the musicians who died in 2022.
The nation's electrical grids were tested over the last week. Did they pass?
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The recent winter storm could have created another disaster: massive power outages. But luck and planning kept the electricity flowing — for the most part.
Have you made your New Year's climate resolution yet?
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Many people are focusing on how to reduce their carbon footprint for next year — such as taking one less flight or eating less meat. We have advice on how to set climate resolutions for 2023.
Banned Books: Author Jerry Craft on telling stories all kids can identify with
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Jerry Craft published the Newbury award-winning graphic novel New Kid in 2019. The novel focuses on the experience of being Black and the "new kid" at a predominantly white school.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Southwest Airlines tries to recover from operational meltdown. Supreme Court allows Title 42 border restrictions to continue. Republicans plan to probe environmental, social and governance investing.
Ukrainian officials say they want to host a peace summit at the U.N. in February
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
That would be a year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. The proposal comes a day after Russia's president accused Ukraine of being unwilling to negotiate an end to the war.
Food banks in the U.S. are feeling the pinch of inflation
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Food banks say inflation is increasing demand while making it more expensive to keep shelves stocked and donations aren't going as far.