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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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Hunter Biden Charged, Israel-Hamas War, Antisemitism And Universities

Dec 8, 2023
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4th GOP Debate, Alleged Sexual Violence By Hamas, McCarthy To Leave Congress

Dec 7, 2023
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Aid To Ukraine, Sen. Tuberville and Military Promotions, Fourth Republican Debate

Dec 6, 2023
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Ex-Ambassador Charged As Agent, Houthi Attack, Nelson Mandela's Death Anniversary

Dec 5, 2023
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Israel Expands Military Operation, SCOTUS Hears Purdue Pharma Case, Liz Cheney

Dec 4, 2023
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The Sunday Story: All The Only Ones

Dec 3, 2023
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Fighting Resumes, Harris At Climate Summit, Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor

Dec 2, 2023
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Israel-Hamas Fighting Resumes, Ukraine Aid Holdup, DeSantis vs. Newsom Debate

Dec 1, 2023
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Antony Blinken in Israel, George Santos Expulsion Vote, US-India Tensions

Nov 30, 2023
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Blinken in Brussels, Biden in Colorado, COP28 in Dubai

Nov 29, 2023