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Despite civil war, Arab states seek to build ties with Syria
Friday, April 14, 2023
Arab states that once opposed and even sought to topple Syria's leadership are now building ties with the regime that is still in power, despite years of civil war.
GOP faces challenges on how to legislate and message around abortion rights
Friday, April 14, 2023
Abortion is once again center stage in American politics, which is challenging Republicans on how to legislate and message around abortion rights.
What U.S. intelligence agencies can do to prevent future data leaks
Friday, April 14, 2023
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Glenn Gerstell, former general counsel to the National Security Agency, about what U.S. intelligence agencies can do to prevent data leaks in the future.
Protesters plan to honor mass shooting victims at the NRA convention
Friday, April 14, 2023
The NRA convention begins today in Indianapolis. With Donald Trump, Mike Pence and other possible 2024 candidates in attendance, protesters plan to honor victims of recent mass shootings.
Morning news brief
Friday, April 14, 2023
FBI arrests suspected leaker of Pentagon documents. North Korea tests a powerful new missile. Republicans face a challenge about how to message and legislate on abortion rights.
The latest on the U.S. intelligence document leaks
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Hear more context on the U.S. intelligence leaks and about previous ones from NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre.
The Washington Post reports it has learned details of the alleged leaker of documents
Thursday, April 13, 2023
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the Washington Post's Shane Harris about reporting on the identity of the alleged leaker of classified U.S. documents.
Federal appeals court preserves limited access to the abortion pill mifepristone
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A federal appeals court will allow partial access to the abortion drug mifepristone while a high-profile federal case plays out, but with new limitations on how the drug can be dispensed.
Morning news brief
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A federal appeals court has preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone but under tighter rules. Calls mount for Sen. Feinstein to resign. Brazil's Lula in China to press for peace in Ukraine.
Manhattan DA Bragg sues Rep. Jordan over attempts to interfere in Trump case
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Adam Klasfeld, managing editor of Law & Crime, about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's efforts to stop a Republican investigation into his prosecution of former President Trump.
Manhattan DA Bragg sues Rep. Jordan over attempts to interfere in Trump prosecution
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Adam Klasfeld, managing editor of Law & Crime, about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's efforts to stop a Republican investigation into his prosecution of former President Trump.
Tunisian authorities target Black migrants in crackdown on sub-Saharan Africans
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Authorities in Tunisia are targeting Black migrants in a crackdown on sub-Saharan Africans. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with NYU Abu Dhabi professor Monica Marks, who's been talking to affected migrants.
Is the auto industry ready for new proposed fuel efficiency standards?
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
New proposed fuel efficiency standards could push U.S. car manufacturers to adopt electric vehicles quickly — within the next decade. Is the auto industry ready?
Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna intends to sing entire set in Arabic at Coachella
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna ahead of her performance at Coachella. She intends to sing her entire set in Arabic.
The latest on the Louisville mass shooting that left 6 dead and 9 wounded
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Police in Louisville say they don't know why a gunman burst into a bank and killed fivepeople, wounding nine others, before being killed by officers. The gunman was a past employee of the bank.
Lasse Wellander, longtime ABBA guitarist, has died at 70
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Lasse Wellander, lead guitarist for the band ABBA, died Friday at the age of 70.
FTX debtors' report finds company's collapse due to 'hubris, incompetence and greed'
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
An FTX debtors' report says "hubris, incompetence, and greed" led to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to stacy-marie ishmael of Bloomberg News.
Where gender-affirming care for youth is banned, intersex surgery may be allowed
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Some states that ban gender-affirming care for trans youth do allow intersex surgeries.
The USPS has issued stamps with skateboards on them in celebration of the sport
Monday, April 10, 2023
The latest stamps to be unveiled by the U.S. postal service have skateboards on them.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Texas judge's abortion pill ruling 'shocking'
Monday, April 10, 2023
The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a pair of conflicting rulings on Friday evening.