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Indonesia, the world's third largest democracy, has voted for a new president
Exit polls suggest the country's defense minister is in the lead. He has both the backing of the current president, but he also has a controversial record on human rights.
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Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies
Kamala Harris will hold a series of meetings with world leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference at a pivotal time in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
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New York Democrat Tom Suozzi will succeed ex-GOP Rep. George Santos
Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the race to succeed former Republican Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year. Suozzi will serve out the remainder of Santos' term.
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Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left
Stewart eased back into the host's chair Monday night without missing a beat, firing off jokes with a familiar style that felt like he had left just a few weeks ago, rather than in 2015.
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A leading candidate for president in Indonesia wants the country to increase coal use
Voters in Indonesia will head to the polls Wednesday to cast ballots in a presidential election. One leading candidate is running on a platform that could increase deforestation and coal use.
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A new effort begins in Egypt to work out a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Discussions are expected to focus on a cease-fire of up to 45 days — as well as another exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who's in the hospital, cancels trip to Brussels
Austin canceled the trip which was set up to meet with international leaders about the war in Ukraine. Austin returned to the hospital on Sunday with a bladder issue.
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Remembering longtime 'Morning Edition' host Bob Edwards who has died at 76
Edwards hosted the show for more than 24 years. One of his longest-running radio relationships was also one of listeners' favorites: weekly conversation with sports broadcasting legend Red Barber.
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House Speaker Johnson insists Biden can close the border with an executive order
Now that Congress has balked at a proposed border measure, here are the other things President Biden could do to toughen up border policy.
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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's army's leader almost 2 years into war with Russia
Ukraine's president sacked his top general and replaced him with an ally. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Christopher Miller of The Financial Times about what the shakeup signals for the war with Russia.
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Besides the game, a lot of people watch the Super Bowl for the halftime show
Usher headlines the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Will it stand up to halftime shows of the past?
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The first lesbian couple married in Missouri talk about their love story
In this week's StoryCorps, a former couple talks about their flower business and their love affair.