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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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Scene From Vatican City, Life Of Pope Leo XIV, China Trade Talks

May 9, 2025
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India And Pakistan Latest, Libya Deportations, The Fed And Interest Rates

May 8, 2025
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India And Pakistan Conflict, Papal Conclave Begins, Transgender Military Ban

May 7, 2025
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Canada's Prime Minister Meets Trump, Abortion Lawsuit Surprise, Film Tariffs

May 6, 2025
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Trump And The Constitution, Gaza Food Aid Plan, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Begins

May 5, 2025
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Syria's Missing Children

May 4, 2025
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President Trump's 2026 Budget, Gloomy Economic Outlook, Secretary of State's New Role

May 3, 2025
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Public Media Cuts, Waltz Out As National Security Advisor, Alien Enemies Act Ruling

May 2, 2025
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Steve Bannon on Trump's First 100 Days

May 1, 2025
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Economy In The Next 100 Days, Ukraine Minerals Deal, India And Pakistan Tension

May 1, 2025