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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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Gaza Hospitals, Biden-Xi Meeting, Looming Government Shutdown

Nov 13, 2023
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The Sunday Story: A Life Worthy of Whalefall

Nov 12, 2023
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Gaza Hospital Crisis, Biden-Xi Meeting, Union Wins And The Car Market

Nov 11, 2023
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Daily Pauses in Gaza, Manchin Re-Election Decision, Southern Border Surge

Nov 10, 2023
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Domestic Pressure on Netanyahu, GOP Debate in Miami, Union Deal with Hollywood

Nov 9, 2023
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Abortion Rights On The Ballot, GOP Presidential Debate, Syphilis Surge in Babies

Nov 8, 2023
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One Month Of War in Gaza, SCOTUS Domestic Violence & Guns, Ohio Abortion Vote

Nov 7, 2023
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Israel's Plan To Replace Hamas, Trump Testifies In Fraud Case, Epic Vs Google

Nov 6, 2023
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The Sunday Story: Running with testosterone

Nov 5, 2023
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Israel Snubs Pauses, Question Of Aid Goes To Senate, Eyedrop Recall

Nov 4, 2023