Morning Edition for April 17, 2024 (2024)

Middle East

Morning news brief

byMichel Martin,Leila Fadel

10 min

Morning news brief

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Movies

'The Long Game': Story of Mexican American high schoolers who became golf champs

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'The Long Game': Story of Mexican American high schoolers who became golf champs

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Europe

Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves the same military help Israel received against Iran

byPolina Lytvynova

2 min

Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves the same military help Israel received against Iran

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Asia

Decades old land-sharing deal on a holy site between Hindus and Muslims unravels

byDiaa Hadid

5 min

Decades old land-sharing deal on a holy site between Hindus and Muslims unravels

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Music News

2 Spanish language songs have been selected for preservation

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2 Spanish language songs have been selected for preservation

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National

The physical damage from gun violence is just the beginning

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The physical damage from gun violence is just the beginning

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National

Sen. Jon Tester pitches his usual moderate message as he seeks reelection

byShaylee Ragar

4 min

Sen. Jon Tester pitches his usual moderate message as he seeks reelection

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Animals

If you're scared of bugs, you might want to stay inside this spring

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If you're scared of bugs, you might want to stay inside this spring

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National

Trying to understand more about how Americans think and feel about guns

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Trying to understand more about how Americans think and feel about guns

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Philadelphia's Center City is seen from the Bok Building on March 28, 2024. Hannah Yoon for NPR hide caption

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We, The Voters

As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces

byDestinee Adams,Michel Martin,Ana Perez,H.J. Mai

8 min

As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces

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The president of Columbia University, Nemat Shafik, testified before the House Education Committee alongside a Columbia University law professor and two trustees. Tom Williams/Getty Images hide caption

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Education

At antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'

byElissa Nadworny,Janet W. Lee

2 min

At antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'

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National

Can President Biden unilaterally shut down key functions of the border?

byDevan Schwartz

4 min

Can President Biden unilaterally shut down key functions of the border?

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Middle East

U.S. wants China to use its influence with Iran to calm tensions in the Middle East

byLeila Fadel,Jackie Northam

3 min

U.S. wants China to use its influence with Iran to calm tensions in the Middle East

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Voters head to the polls in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. That district includes Montgomery, Ala., seen here on June 5, 2018. Butch Dill/AP hide caption

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Elections

Figures, Dobson advance in Alabama's runoffs for new House district

byKyle Gassiott

3 min

Figures, Dobson advance in Alabama's runoffs for new House district

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Movies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM, celebrates its 100th anniversary

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM, celebrates its 100th anniversary

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Climate

Coral reefs undergo what may become the most extensive bleaching event on record

byLeila Fadel,Lauren Sommer

3 min

Coral reefs undergo what may become the most extensive bleaching event on record

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Politics

Senate to begin its trial following the House vote to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas

byLeila Fadel,Claudia Grisales

3 min

Senate to begin its trial following the House vote to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas

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Economy

Despite global instability, IMF says world economy show 'remarkable resilience'

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Despite global instability, IMF says world economy show 'remarkable resilience'

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Europe

Britain wants to phase out tobacco sales — starting with teenagers

byLauren Frayer

2 min

Britain wants to phase out tobacco sales — starting with teenagers

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