Leila Fadel
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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.
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Latin America
Venezuela continues crackdown on opposition as U.S. considers more diplomatic efforts
Leaders of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia are trying to mediate the standoff between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponents as weeks of mass protests and arrests continue.
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World
Morning news brief
Harris running mate Tim Walz headlined third night of DNC. Kamala Harris' address will outline her vision for the country. Canada's two main railways and unionized employees are at a contract impasse.
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Politics
Biden's speech, cornerstone for the Democratic convention, will open festivities
President Biden's Democratic convention speech is expected to build a bridge to Vice President Harris. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to ex-White House chief of staff and Biden confidante Ron Klain.
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World
Morning news brief
Biden to deliver address at DNC's opening. During Democrat's convention, ex-President Trump aims to get his own attention. Ukraine's president states the point of the military incursion into Russia.
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World
Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached.
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Politics
Former President Trump is also getting his economic plans out to the voters
Republicans are pressuring Trump to focus on policy issues and not crowd sizes and personalities. At a rally in North Carolina and a news conference in New Jersey he focused on the economy.
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Politics
Harris to lay out her vision for the economy in a policy speech in Raleigh, N.C.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Friday will reveal more of her plan for the economy. She’s expected to propose cutting expenses such as health care and groceries.