Morning Edition
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Episodes
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The deadly listeria outbreak in the U.S. has worsened
An additional six people have died as the toll from contamination at a single Boar's Head plant becomes the worst listeria outbreak since 2011. Listeria is a bacterial, food-borne illness.
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A teacher wrestled to raise money for his students to visit Washington, D.C.
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about an unusual fundraising idea to help send school kids on trip to Washington, D.C.
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How the MAGA movement plans to, as a new book is entitled, 'Finish What We Started'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Isaac Arnsdorf about his book -- "Finish What We Started" -- and the advancement of former President Donald Trump's MAGA movement.
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The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It’s affecting real voters
As the election nears, false rhetoric about noncitizen voting is having a real impact as some GOP officials are scrutinizing voter rolls and questioning some voters’ registrations.
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How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election
Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social media in the latest example of how artificial intelligence is showing up in the 2024 election.
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California could be the first state to require standards for powerful AI models
California lawmakers passed a bill that seeks to prevent AI-induced "catastrophes." Companies that build large AI models would be required to test their products to make sure they don't harm people.
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Complex grief: Coping with the loss of a sibling
NPR's Michel Martin talks to author Annie Sklaver Orenstein, who offers insights on how we grieve the loss of family. Her book is: "Always A Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide To Grief."
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Relatives of hostages held in Gaza gather at Israel's border to show support
Relatives and friends of those being held hostage in Gaza gathered at the border to scream messages to their loved ones -- in hopes they would hear their cries of love and support.
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Rep. Gallego faces backlash from progressive groups after a major police endorsement
Representative Ruben Gallego has drawn anger from some Arizona progressives after discouraging the Department of Justice from imposing federal oversight on Phoenix Police following their endorsement.
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'The Indicator From Planet Money': A food fight over free school lunch
It costs more than $20 billion a year to feed kids in schools. Some 70% of lunches were served free or reduced but there’s a political divide on whether all school lunches should be free.
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The latest chapter in a feud between Elon Musk and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice
Elon's Musk X, formerly known as Twitter, faces possible suspension in Brazil -- in a showdown with a powerful Supreme Court justice there.
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The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is going in a new direction with ballet music
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with rapper RZA, who composed ballet music inspired by Greek musical scales during the pandemic, featured in a new album.
