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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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The Sunday Story: A rare look inside locked-down Nicaragua

Sep 10, 2023
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Morocco Earthquake, Trump rally, Antibiotic Resistant Infections

Sep 9, 2023
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Extreme Weather, Ukrainian Nuclear Power, Maui Unemployment

Sep 8, 2023
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Sudanese Refugees, Texas's Floating Border Barrier, Georgia Election Case

Sep 7, 2023
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Blinken Visits Kyiv, Biden Heads to Asia, Proud Boys Leader Sentenced

Sep 6, 2023
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Senate Returns, Impeachment of Texas AG, Antiterrorism Case in Canada

Sep 5, 2023
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Zelenskyy Sacks Defense Minister, Putin Meets Erdogan, Americans Celebrate Labor Day

Sep 4, 2023
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The Sunday Story: The Good Enough Job

Sep 3, 2023
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Florida Cleanup, Economic Outlook, Congress Returns

Sep 2, 2023
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Labor Day Weekend Travel, 9/11 Detainee Deal, Job Numbers

Sep 1, 2023