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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.

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New ICE Policies, Hegseth Claims, West Bank Attacks

Jan 22, 2025
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Trump Day One, Immigration, January 6 Pardons

Jan 21, 2025
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Inauguration Day, Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, TikTok

Jan 20, 2025
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Can Old Age Be a New Beginning?

Jan 19, 2025
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Ceasefire On Track, Pandemic Preparedness, Pepsi Sued

Jan 18, 2025
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Gaza Ceasefire Deal Reached, Next Steps For TikTok, Anger Over Private Firefighters

Jan 17, 2025
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The Contours of a Ceasefire in Gaza, Preventing Future Wildfires In LA

Jan 16, 2025
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Smooth Sailing For Trump's Nominees?, LA Fire Outlook, South Korea President Arrested

Jan 15, 2025
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Election Interference Report Goes Public, Wildfires and Mental Health, Pete Hegseth

Jan 14, 2025
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Dozens Dead in L.A. Fires, Middle East Ceasefire Talks, Homeland Security Chief

Jan 13, 2025