Rob Schmitz
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Pause in Israel-Hezbollah war may build momentum toward a ceasefire in Gaza
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Aaron David Miller at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about prospects for replicating the Israel-Hezbollah truce with one in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
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With ceasefire in place, Lebanese displaced by war are returning home
Following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanese refugees are returning to the south of the country to see if their homes are still standing.
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Life Kit: How to have difficult conversations during the holidays
Sometimes holidays can lead to tense conversations -- if not everyone shares the same set of facts. NPR's Life Kit has some tips for navigating those conversations and setting the record straight.
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The history behind NFL games being played on Thanksgiving Day
The NFL's Detroit Lions have hosted a home game almost every Thanksgiving since 1934. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to sportswriter Bill Morris about how the tradition was born.
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Biden announced Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire -- a significant Middle East development
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, about the U.S. role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon after months of fighting.
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Trump threats of steep tariffs on key trading partners could hurt everyday Americans
NPR's Rob Schmitz asks North Carolina State University's Rob Handfield how President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could affect consumer costs in the U.S.
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As the respiratory virus season approaches, where does the vaccination rate stand?
So far very few Americans have been rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID, flu or RSV.
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What financial troubles at budget airlines could means for travelers
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Tom Fitzgerald, lead airlines analyst at TD Cowen, about the financial struggles of budget airlines compared to larger carriers.
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Morning news brief
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants has begun. Pakistan's security forces dispersed protesters in the capital. Trump tariffs aim to stop fentanyl from entering the U.S.
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Efforts continue to reach a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Lebanon
Is a pause in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah possible? Diplomats in Lebanon and Israel say a deal is close. Are the sticking points surmountable?