Leila Fadel
Stories
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World
Ukraine says it captured hundreds of Russians during its attack on Russia’s Kursk
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Gulliver Cragg, of the French television network France 24, about his trip to a facility in Ukraine, where Russian POWs from the Kursk incursion are being held.
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Latin America
The number of civilians in Colombia living in conflict zones has increased, NRC says
Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about his visit to Colombia, where he reports a 70% increase in civilians living in conflict zones.
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World
Morning news brief
Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in "preemptive strike." VP Harris’ ties with Donald Trump in some swing states in latest poll. EX-LA mayor Eric Garcetti is accused of lying under oath.
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Politics
In accepting the presidential nomination, Harris promised to put country first
Vice President Kamala Harris gave the biggest speech of her political career Thursday night to cap off the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Music
A new album combines Appalachian music with traditional Chinese folk music
A new album combines Appalachian music with tradition Chinese folk music.
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Politics
Uncommitted delegates at DNC were denied a speaking slot to address Gaza conditions
While Vice President Harris called the suffering in Gaza "heartbreaking," activists say they were hoping a Palestinian American would have also been allowed to speak at the convention.
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World
Morning news brief
VP Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for president. Former President Trump visits the wall along the southern border in Cochise County, Arizona. The FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines.
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Sports
National Women’s Soccer League and its players agree to a new contract deal
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ali Krieger, former U.S. Women's National Team star, about the new collective bargaining agreement between players and the National Women's Soccer League.
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Politics
All eyes at the DNC turn to Harris for her turn to address delegates
Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz introduced himself to the nation in a primetime address at the convention. Kamala Harris will give the convention's keynote address on Thursday night.
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Politics
Democrats and their wardrobes have become a thing at the convention
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Rachel Tashjian of "The Washington Post" about fashion choices at the Democratic National Convention.