Morning Edition
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Episodes
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Morning news brief
U.S. economy shrinks as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears, Ukraine and U.S. sign minerals deal, hear the latest on tensions between India and Pakistan following militant attack last week.
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Vietnam Society founder discusses Vietnamese American hopes 50 years after end of war
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Vietnam Society founder Erin "Phuong" Steinhauer about the memories and hopes of Vietnamese Americans reflecting on 50 years since the fall of Saigon.
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Former VP Harris slams president in first major speech since Trump took office
In San Francisco Wednesday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a forceful critique of President Trump's first 100 days in office. It came as she considers a run for governor of California.
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The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs
California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has an ambitious rule requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. But the rule's future is contested.
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How U.S. ally and export powerhouse South Korea is coping with tariffs
Officials from Japan and South Korea are in Washington this week for trade negotiations. NPR looks at how South Korea, a U.S. ally and export powerhouse, is coping with Trump's tariffs.
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Demand for court interpreters increases across the U.S.
Across the U.S., court interpreters are in high demand, and finding one can be hard when needed. It's forcing judges to delay hearings and sometimes makes people wait longer in jail before trial.
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Former Hollywood agent Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas discusses her book 'Climbing in Heels'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Hollywood agent Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas about her novel "Climbing in Heels," which follows the path of three women secretaries at a Hollywood agency in the '80s.
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U.S. economy shrinks in the first quarter as economists warn of threats from tariffs
The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year. Economists warn the months to come could also be challenging if President Trump's tariffs remain in place.
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DHS spokesperson Trisha McLaughlin discusses Trump immigration policy after 100 days
NPR's Michel Martin talks with the Department of Homeland Security's top spokesperson, Trisha McLaughlin, about the Trump administration's immigration and border security efforts after 100 days.
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Judge orders Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi to be released
Mohsen Mahdawi, the 34-year-old Columbia University student arrested and detained by masked immigration agents after his naturalization interview in Vermont, has been released on certain conditions.
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Meet the man who protects snowy owls that migrate to Boston's Logan Airport
Every year, snowy owls fly from the Arctic to Boston's Logan Airport to find food. One man catches them and releases them far away to keep the owls and passengers safe.
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Trump signs executive actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs
Before a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, President Trump signed actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs. NPR speaks with Macomb County Chief Executive Mark Hackel about the reprieve.
