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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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Impeachment Process Vote, Biden and Israel, AL Nitrogen Gas Execution

Dec 13, 2023
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Texas Abortion Case, Biden and Zelenskyy, Trump and SCOTUS

Dec 12, 2023
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Arab Leaders on Israel-Hamas, Trump Won't Testify, Argentina Inauguration

Dec 11, 2023
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The Sunday Story: The Unbearable Weight of Medical Debt

Dec 10, 2023
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Gaza Detainees, Sickle Cell Breakthrough, Student Debt Reform

Dec 9, 2023
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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