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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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Supreme Court Hears EPA Challenge, Nikki Haley Remains Defiant, Frozen Embryo Ruling

Feb 21, 2024
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Julian Assange Extradition Hearing, Egypt Buffer Zone, Louisiana Special Session

Feb 20, 2024
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Ukrainian City Falls, Israel's Rafah Plans, Texas Steps Up Border Operation

Feb 19, 2024
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The Sunday Story: The Gun Machine

Feb 18, 2024
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Navalny's Death, Trump's Penalty, Biden's Influence on Israel

Feb 17, 2024
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Navalny Dies In Prison, Georgia DA Hearing, Middle East Latest, KC Shooting Aftermath

Feb 16, 2024
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KC Parade Shooting, Russian Space Nukes, Migrant Crossings Drop

Feb 15, 2024
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Mayorkas Impeached, Harris Goes To Germany, Indonesian Elections

Feb 14, 2024
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Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Lloyd Austin Health Issues, Jon Stewart Returns

Feb 13, 2024
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Israel Attacks Rafah, Trump & NATO, Biden's Border Options

Feb 12, 2024