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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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President Trump Third Term, Smithsonian Executive Order, Myanmar Earthquake

Mar 31, 2025
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Gambling with Memes

Mar 30, 2025
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Myanmar Quake, Who Pays Tariffs, E.O. Impacts On Arts

Mar 29, 2025
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ICE Student Arrests, HHS Cuts, Stefanik Nomination Pulled, China Trade City

Mar 28, 2025
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Intelligence Officials Testify, Trump's Auto Tariffs, DOGE Access

Mar 27, 2025
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Intel Hearing On Group Chat, Return To Office Mandate, Black Sea Deal

Mar 26, 2025
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War Plans Group Chat, Alien Enemies Act, U.S. Greenland Visit

Mar 25, 2025
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Occupy Gaza Plan, Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, China Economy

Mar 24, 2025
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The Long Shadow of Duterte's Drug War

Mar 23, 2025
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DHS job cuts, Travel troubles under Trump, Sudan Civil War latest

Mar 22, 2025