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

Feb 3, 2024
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Middle East Tensions, South Carolina Primary, Ohio Toxic Train Derailment

Feb 2, 2024
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Child Tax Credit Expansion, Ukraine Update, UMG Pulls Artists From TikTok

Feb 1, 2024
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Qatari Prime Minister, Fed Interest Preview, EV Sales

Jan 31, 2024
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Mideast Update, Texas Border Feud, Farmers Blockade Paris

Jan 30, 2024
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U.S. Base Attack, Gaza Latest, Homeland Security Chief Impeachment

Jan 29, 2024
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The Sunday Story: Let The Veepstakes Begin

Jan 28, 2024
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Trump's Defamation Penalty, Biden to S.C., Court Decision on Israel.

Jan 27, 2024
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ICJ Ruling, Border Deal Falling Apart, Biden Administration LNG Pause

Jan 26, 2024
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Haley in South Carolina, Boeing's Woes, Alabama Execution

Jan 25, 2024