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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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VP Harris Courts Republicans, Trump Pitches Latinos, Ukraine's 'Victory Plan'

Oct 17, 2024
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Swing State Polling, U.S. Letter To Israel, North Korea's Ties to Russia

Oct 16, 2024
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North Gaza Aid, VP Harris Courts Black Voters, Zillow Climate Score

Oct 15, 2024
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Trump's Campaign Rhetoric, Wisconsin Senate Race, Hezbollah Drone Attack

Oct 14, 2024
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Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People

Oct 13, 2024
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Hurricane Evacuation Saves Lives, Mass Gathering in D.C., Mortgage Rate Mystery

Oct 12, 2024
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TikTok Documents, Hurricane Milton Damage, SpaceX Water Pollution

Oct 11, 2024
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Milton Makes Landfall, Israel and Lebanon, Detroit's Black Voters

Oct 10, 2024
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Waiting For Milton, States Sue TikTok, New Rules For Lead Pipes

Oct 9, 2024
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FEMA Misinformation, Candidates On the Podcast Circuit, Israelis Mark Oct. 7

Oct 8, 2024