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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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Harris' Closing Argument, Trump Mass Deportations Plan, Head Start Changes

Oct 30, 2024
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Trump's Speeches, Israel and UNRWA, KY Police Killing Retrial

Oct 29, 2024
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Trump at Madison Square Garden, NATO North Korea, World Series

Oct 28, 2024
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Sudan's 'Forgotten War'

Oct 27, 2024
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Israel Strikes Iran, Washington Post Won't Endorse a Candidate, World Series Start

Oct 26, 2024
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Harris in Texas, Georgia On Edge, Menendez Brothers Case

Oct 25, 2024
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BONUS: "We, The Voters," an NPR Live Elections Event

Oct 24, 2024
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North Gaza Siege, North Korean Troops in Russia, Pennsylvania Voters

Oct 24, 2024
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Trump Doubles Down, California House Races, Italy's Migration Deal

Oct 23, 2024
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Trump's Threats Investigation, Louisiana 10 Commandments, Russia's BRICS Summit

Oct 22, 2024