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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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Christmas In Bethlehem, Biden's 2024 Campaign, Congress Year Ender

Dec 25, 2023
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The Sunday Story: A Generation Of Chinese Workers Struggle To Retire

Dec 24, 2023
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UN Resolution on Gaza, Death Toll Passes 20,000, Verdict in Colorado death

Dec 23, 2023
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Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Violent Online Rhetoric, Chicago Migrant Crisis

Dec 22, 2023
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Israel-Hamas Negotiations, European Migration Deal, Extreme Rain

Dec 21, 2023
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Trump Barred From Colorado Ballot, Israel-Gaza, Congolese Election

Dec 20, 2023
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Red Sea Task Force, Texas Border Law, Blessings For Same-Sex Couples

Dec 19, 2023
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Israel-Hamas, U.S. Border Negotiations, Jimmy Lai On Trial

Dec 18, 2023
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The Sunday Story: Media "Failings" In Covering Trump

Dec 17, 2023
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Israel Kills Gaza Hostages, Deflation, San Antonio Police Indictment

Dec 16, 2023