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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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House Speaker McCarthy Ousted, Catholic Church's Future, China's 'Golden Week'

Oct 4, 2023
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Ukraine Faces Waning Support From Allies, FTX Trial, Laphonza Butler

Oct 3, 2023
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Congress Averts Shutdown, Trump To Appear In Court, Climate Solutions Week

Oct 2, 2023
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The Sunday Story: The Life And Death Of Elijah McClain

Oct 1, 2023
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Government Shutdown Prep, Student Loan Repayments Start, NYC Floods

Sep 30, 2023
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White House Prepares For Shutdown, Healthcare Worker Strike, FTX Trial

Sep 29, 2023
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GOP Debate Recap, Biden Impeachment Hearing, Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict

Sep 28, 2023
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GOP Debate, FTC Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon, Slow Vaccine Rollout

Sep 27, 2023
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Biden Joins UAW Strike, Shutdown Negotiations, Election Worker Turnover

Sep 26, 2023
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Hollywood Writers Reach Deal To End Strike, Shutdown Implications, Prison Deaths

Sep 25, 2023