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2023's best games — picked by the NPR staff
Thursday, December 07, 2023
NPR polled staff and contributors for their favorite games of 2023. The year was marked by record-selling titles and industry shake-ups that included thousands of layoffs.
Morning news brief
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Four GOP presidential candidates debated in Alabama. Israel says the U.N. has been slow to speak out about reports of sexual violence in the Hamas attack. Ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is retiring.
Ukraine approaches another winter of war with U.S funding stuck in Congress
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little gain on the battlefield. Some EU members and some members of Congress are questioning whether aid to Ukraine should continue.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little battlefield gains. Sen. Tuberville drops hold on military promotions. Four of the remaining GOP presidential candidates debate Wednesday night.
Tuberville drops hold on all promotions except those for four-star generals
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville released his hold on more than 400 military promotions. For nine months he blocked votes to protest the Pentagon's abortion policy.
4 GOP presidential candidates to debate as first primary contests draw nearer
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Four of the remaining GOP presidential candidates will be on stage for tonight's debate: Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy. Front-runner Donald Trump will not be there.
Morning news brief
Monday, December 04, 2023
Israel's military expands Gaza ground offensive — targets all Hamas strongholds. The Purdue Pharma OxyContin settlement lands at the Supreme Court. Former Rep. Liz Cheney's new book is out Tuesday.
Gazans who fled Northern Gaza say they're running out of places to flee to
Monday, December 04, 2023
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Dutch election is a reminder that far-right politics are gaining support in Europe
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Netherlands is the latest country in Europe to give a far-right party the most votes in a national election, though not enough to govern. Concern over migration is often cited as the cause.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses.
It's the last day of a scheduled 4-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Monday, November 27, 2023
Three rounds of hostage-prisoner exchanges have taken place since Friday --another exchange is expected later Monday. Both sides say they're open to more releases and a longer cease-fire.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day pause to free some hostages. A major standoff at OpenAI regarding the CEO has been resolved. Wisconsin's Supreme Court hears case that could change district maps.
Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire deal to free some hostages, Qatar says
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Under a deal mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the U.S., Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 women and children being held by militants in Gaza.
Argentina's President-elect Javier Mile has a plan to fight inflation: dollarization
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
In the face of 142% annualized inflation, Argentina's president-elect has advocated for "dollarization" — making the U.S. dollar the country's official currency.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
U.S. defense secretary made an unannounced visit to Ukraine. Many migrants enter the U.S. illegally and land at makeshift camps in California. TSA braces for record of air travelers.
Israel and Hamas appear to inch toward a possible deal to release some hostages
Monday, November 20, 2023
Amid anticipation that an Israel-Hamas hostage deal is close, intelligence officials talk about negotiating the release of an Israeli soldier who was held by Hamas in Gaza for five years.
Memorial services begin next week to honor Rosalynn Carter who has died at 96
Monday, November 20, 2023
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was sometimes called the "Steel Magnolia" for her advocacy on behalf of husband Jimmy Carter and causes like mental health.
Morning news brief
Monday, November 20, 2023
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96. Israel and Hamas appear to inch toward a possible deal to release some hostages. An ultra-conservative economist won Argentina's presidential election.
Radical libertarian populist Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina
Monday, November 20, 2023
President-elect Javier Milei has a tough agenda ahead of him. He will have to deal with triple digit inflation, rising poverty and a population that has become very polarized from the close race.
Morning news brief
Friday, November 17, 2023
Israel says it's uncovering many tunnels, including one outside main hospital in Gaza. GM autoworkers OK new contract. Guatemalan prosecutors pursue plans to press charges against the president-elect.