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Up First from NPR

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

Feb 12, 2024
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The Sunday Story: More Than Friends

Feb 11, 2024
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Israel-Gaza Latest, McConnell's Fading Influence, Super Bowl Preview

Feb 10, 2024
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Biden Documents, Ukraine Military Shakeup, Bolsonaro Coup Probe

Feb 9, 2024
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SCOTUS Trump Case, U.S. Strikes In Iraq, Pakistani Elections

Feb 8, 2024
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Blinken Hamas-Israel, Senate Border Deal in Trouble, Parental Gun Responsibility

Feb 7, 2024
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Confusion In Nevada, California Storm, ACT & SAT's in Admissions

Feb 6, 2024
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Middle East Escalation, Senate Immigration Bill, Grammy Awards

Feb 5, 2024
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The Sunday Story: Tiny Desk, Big Stage

Feb 4, 2024
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U.S. Air Strikes in Middle East, Tech Testimony, Texas Border Dispute

Feb 3, 2024