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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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Hamas Releases Hostages, Eight Candidates Vie for Speaker, Bond Sell-Off Sparks Fear

Oct 24, 2023
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Israel-Gaza War, House Speaker Search, Argentina Elections

Oct 23, 2023
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The Sunday Story: Body Electric

Oct 22, 2023
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Aid Enters Gaza, American Hostages Freed, Resilient American Economy

Oct 21, 2023
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Biden Pushes For Foreign Aid, Russia Detains U.S. Journalist, Voter Fraud Prevention

Oct 20, 2023
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Israel To Allow Limited Humanitarian Aid, Gaza Hospital Explosion, Jordan Loses Votes

Oct 19, 2023
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Hundreds Die In Gaza Hospital Attack, Biden Visits Israel, Arab Protests

Oct 18, 2023
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Biden Travels To Middle East, Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens, House Speaker Vote

Oct 17, 2023
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Gaza Residents Struggle To Get Out, Biden Pushes For More Aid, Polish Elections

Oct 16, 2023
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The Sunday Story: A 15-minute climate solution attracts conspiracies

Oct 15, 2023