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Up First briefing: Gazans struggle to survive; Biden seeks Israel and Ukraine aid
Monday, October 16, 2023
Without a cease-fire, Egypt can't give aid to Gazans struggling to survive. And, Biden is expected to ask Congress for money to help Israel and Ukraine.
Up First briefing: Israel warns Gaza's civilians to leave; Scalise drops speaker bid
Friday, October 13, 2023
Israel warns civilians to evacuate northern Gaza amid expectations of a ground invasion. Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of the House speaker race.
Up First briefing: Gaza's humanitarian crisis; Scalise gets House speaker nomination
Thursday, October 12, 2023
People trapped in Gaza describe the worsening humanitarian crisis. Republicans nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise for House speaker.
Up First briefing: Israel and Hamas war escalates; older voters on aging politicans
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates as anticipation of an Israeli ground invasion grows. Senior voters reflect on possibly electing a president their age next year.
Up First briefing: Israel is regaining Gaza border; GOP reps race to find new speaker
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' Saturday attack. The turmoil has heightened the urgency for Republican reps to elect a new House speaker.
Up First briefing: Ukraine's land scarred by war; Iranian activist wins Nobel Prize
Friday, October 06, 2023
The vast Ukrainian farmland abandoned due to war can be seen from space. Jailed Iranian human rights activist and journalist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
Up First briefing: New House speaker search; wind-powered cargo ships
Thursday, October 05, 2023
The race is on for House Republicans to find a new speaker. How old technology harnesses wind to power cargo ships and reduce emissions.
Up First briefing: Kevin McCarthy's downfall; 'mommy bloggers' and influencers
Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House speaker — a first in the history of the House of Representatives. And, how Gen X "mommy bloggers" paved the way for today's online influencers.
Up First briefing: FTX fraud trial begins; how tech shapes our bodies
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried heads to court on fraud and money laundering charges. Technology has made us more sedentary. Here's how to fix it.
Up First briefing: McCarthy's job threatened; how a robot could fight climate change
Monday, October 02, 2023
Congress averted a government shutdown. Now, Speaker McCarthy must avoid losing his job. And, this stinky seaweed-fighting robot could help fight climate change.
Up First briefing: Effects of a shutdown; health workers may strike; Maui conspiracies
Friday, September 29, 2023
What will stay open if the government shuts down? Kaiser Permanente's health care workers near a nationwide walkout. How conspiracy theories spread in the wake of wildfires in Hawaii.
Up First briefing: Biden impeachment inquiry; GOP debate takeaways; get more fiber
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Republicans will hold their first impeachment inquiry hearing on Biden. Six takeaways from the second GOP debate. How to add more fiber to your diet.
Up First briefing: Trump skips GOP debate; FTC sues Amazon; prepare for student loans
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Trump will skip tonight's GOP presidential primary debate to hold a rally in Detroit. The FTC sues Amazon in a monopoly case. Student loan payments are resuming. Here's how to prepare.
Up First briefing: Biden visits UAW; Congress tackles shutdown; Olympic doping hearing
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Biden will make a historic visit to picketing autoworkers. Congress returns four days before a potential government shutdown. A hearing for Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping scandal begins today.
Up First briefing: House budget dispute; Zelenskyy in D.C.; Simone Biles makes history
Thursday, September 21, 2023
House Republicans can't agree on a spending bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his D.C. visit. Simone Biles qualifies for a record sixth World Gymnastics Championships.
Up First Briefing: Garland testifies; interest rate update; depression-fighting habits
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear before the House Judiciary Committee. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. These seven habits help reduce depression.
Up First briefing: Americans freed from Iran; Biden to address U.N.; history of umami
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Five Americans head to the U.S. after a prisoner swap with Iran. Biden will address the U.N. on America's foreign policy. How umami overcame discrimination to become the 5th taste.
Up First briefing: U.N. and climate change; UAW strike Day 4; Barrymore pauses show
Monday, September 18, 2023
People marched against fossil fuel use ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Auto plants shut down and workers were laid off amid the UAW strike. Drew Barrymore pauses her show after backlash.
Up First briefing: UAW strike; Birmingham church bombing anniversary; NPR news quiz
Friday, September 15, 2023
The United Auto Workers union strikes against the Big 3 automakers. Lessons learned 60 years after the Birmingham church bombing. See how much news you remember with this week's quiz.
Up First briefing: Romney won't run again; prepare for hurricanes; immigration growth
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Senator Mitt Romney says he won't seek reelection. How to prepare for a hurricane. The U.S. immigration population hits a record high.