Morning Edition
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Episodes
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Is video streaming infrastructure up to par?
Netflix says more than 100 million people tuned in to watch a boxing match last week, and many people reported problems with the stream. What is needed for streaming to serve huge live audiences?
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Republicans won big in a relatively high-turnout election. How did it happen?
The turnout rate in this year's presidential election was relatively high — and Republicans did really well, contradicting conventional political wisdom that high turnout benefits Democrats.
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How will Trump's second term impact the role of women in the military
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Operations veteran Jessica Yahn about the impact of anticipated cuts to women's combat roles in the military during Trump's second presidential term.
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Chinese vessel under investigation after 2 data cables found cut in the Baltic Sea
Germany's defense minister said damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea appeared to be acts of sabotage. Several European countries have launched investigations.
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To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones
Russia's military is on the offensive, putting tremendous pressure on Ukraine's smaller forces. Yet Ukraine keeps fighting back is with inexpensive, homemade drones capable of deadly attacks on the frontline … and deep inside Russia.
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Many Ukrainians relieved after U.S. allows the country to use ATACMS to strike Russia
Many Ukrainians say they're relieved that Ukraine now has more firepower from the U.S. to defend itself against Russia. But residents in the capital Kyiv say their everyday lives remains unchanged.
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A barbershop in Denver offers formerly incarcerated people a second chance
The guy who ran the Floyd's Barbershop chain has a new barbershop that employs formerly incarcerated people. His goal is to help them stay free, and help customers get over bias.
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NFL kickers are better than ever from long distance, and that's changing football
Field goals of 50 yards or longer used to be a rare thing in the NFL. But this season, kickers are hitting them at a record 72% clip — and head coaches are trying them far more often than ever before.
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He's been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year -- but never won
Steel pedal guitarist Paul Franklin set a CMA record as a 32-time nominee for Musician of the Year. Will this year be different?
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'Rust' premieres three years after a fatal on-set shooting
Three years ago, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun held by Alec Baldwin went off on set. Her husband settled a wrongful death suit to become a producer of the film, which premieres in Poland this week.
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The rise of Gracie Abrams
In recent months, the list of the nation's top songs has been remarkably unchanging, but this week saw the arrival of a new one by Gracie Abrams.
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Eyewitnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza
Israel is reportedly using a new kind of weapon in Gaza: small drones that carry guns and fire at targets like snipers. Eyewitnesses in Gaza say these drones have killed many civilians.
