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Taiwan's upcoming election attracts the attention of China, the U.S. and others
Friday, January 12, 2024
Voters in Taiwan go to the polls Saturday to pick a new president and legislature. It's being watched closely because democratic Taiwan works closely with the U.S., but it is also claimed by China.
Morning news brief
Friday, January 12, 2024
The U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Israel presents its rebuttal to the charge of genocide it faces in the International Court of Justice. Taiwan is voting for a new president Saturday.
U.N.'s highest court is hearing accusations against Israel of genocide in Gaza
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Judges at the International Court of Justice opened two days of legal arguments in a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in its Gaza war. Israel rejects the allegation.
Morning news brief
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Closing arguments are to begin in Trump's civil business fraud trial in New York. U.N.'s highest court to hear accusations of genocide in Gaza against Israel. The SEC approves new bitcoin fund.
Nick Saban, one of the winningest coaches in college football history, is retiring
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The legendary coach of Alabama's Crimson Tide shocked the sports world when he announced his retirement. Saban won seven national championships — more than any other major college football coach.
Closing arguments to begin in the Trump civil fraud trial in New York
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Lawyers for New York State and for former President Donald Trump will present closing arguments Thursday in the civil fraud trial involving his business practices.
SEC approves new bitcoin fund, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto
Thursday, January 11, 2024
After years of resistance, the Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a Bitcoin exchange traded fund which will track the price of the cryptocurrency.
Hollywood's award season honors 2023 movies. Let's look ahead to 2024 films
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The team at NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour has been anticipating some of the interesting movies coming our way in 2024.
Morning news brief
Thursday, January 04, 2024
What will it take for Israel to declare victory over Hamas. Court documents reveal names of powerful men allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Mexican authorities break up a migrant caravan.
Hundreds of Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war have been exchanged
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Ukrainian prisoners, both military and civilian, were exchanged for Russian prisoners of war, as Russian missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities.
Iran supports 'axis of resistance,' armed gangs it runs in the Arab world
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Iran backs three key militant groups involved in the current Mideast turmoil — Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Here's a look at the role all three are playing.
2023 was a big year for video games. Will 2024 come anywhere close?
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Morning Edition previews some of this year's most anticipated video game releases.
Educators rethink how to teach reading after flaws are revealed in prior methods
Monday, January 01, 2024
Some states have passed laws or implemented policies related to evidence-based reading instruction — as two-thirds of children struggle to read. How are colleges that train teachers responding?
Problems are expected after an asthma inhaler is replaced with generic version
Friday, December 29, 2023
A popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued. Although there is a generic version, the switch could lead to disruptions in care because not all insurance companies are covering it.
Prime Video movies and TV shows will include ads starting Jan. 29
Friday, December 29, 2023
Amazon will start placing advertisements in its movies and TV shows — unless customers are willing to pay more each month. What's driving the change at Amazon and other platforms?
Morning news brief
Friday, December 29, 2023
Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza. Polish truckers block traffic at the Poland-Ukraine border. A federal judge has approved Georgia's newly revised political maps.
WHO warns illness in Gaza may ultimately kill more people than Israel's offensive
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war has devastated Gaza's health infrastructure, and overwhelmed the few remaining hospitals. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about infectious disease outbreaks.
Morning news brief
Thursday, December 28, 2023
WHO cautions disease may kill more people in Gaza than combat. The New York Times sues ChatGPT's OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, and 2023 is expected to be the hottest year on record.
U.N. Security Council proposals for Gaza weakened to win U.S. support
Friday, December 22, 2023
U.N. Security Council proposals to call for a Gaza ceasefire or put the U.N. in charge of aid inspections were weakened to try to win support from the U.S., which backs Israel's fight against Hamas.
National Geographic will stop selling its regular printed issues on newsstands
Thursday, December 21, 2023
This is the last month that National Geographic Magazine will be sold on newsstands, following a year of layoffs.