Michel Martin

NPR

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Dutch election is a reminder that far-right politics are gaining support in Europe

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Netherlands is the latest country in Europe to give a far-right party the most votes in a national election, though not enough to govern. Concern over migration is often cited as the cause.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses.

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It's the last day of a scheduled 4-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

Monday, November 27, 2023

Three rounds of hostage-prisoner exchanges have taken place since Friday --another exchange is expected later Monday. Both sides say they're open to more releases and a longer cease-fire.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day pause to free some hostages. A major standoff at OpenAI regarding the CEO has been resolved. Wisconsin's Supreme Court hears case that could change district maps.

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Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire deal to free some hostages, Qatar says

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Under a deal mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the U.S., Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 women and children being held by militants in Gaza.

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Argentina's President-elect Javier Mile has a plan to fight inflation: dollarization

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

In the face of 142% annualized inflation, Argentina's president-elect has advocated for "dollarization" — making the U.S. dollar the country's official currency.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

U.S. defense secretary made an unannounced visit to Ukraine. Many migrants enter the U.S. illegally and land at makeshift camps in California. TSA braces for record of air travelers.

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Israel and Hamas appear to inch toward a possible deal to release some hostages

Monday, November 20, 2023

Amid anticipation that an Israel-Hamas hostage deal is close, intelligence officials talk about negotiating the release of an Israeli soldier who was held by Hamas in Gaza for five years.

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Morning news brief

Monday, November 20, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96. Israel and Hamas appear to inch toward a possible deal to release some hostages. An ultra-conservative economist won Argentina's presidential election.

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Radical libertarian populist Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina

Monday, November 20, 2023

President-elect Javier Milei has a tough agenda ahead of him. He will have to deal with triple digit inflation, rising poverty and a population that has become very polarized from the close race.

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Memorial services begin next week to honor Rosalynn Carter who has died at 96

Monday, November 20, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was sometimes called the "Steel Magnolia" for her advocacy on behalf of husband Jimmy Carter and causes like mental health.

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Morning news brief

Friday, November 17, 2023

Israel says it's uncovering many tunnels, including one outside main hospital in Gaza. GM autoworkers OK new contract. Guatemalan prosecutors pursue plans to press charges against the president-elect.

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Lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of trafficking, sexual assault and abuse

Friday, November 17, 2023

R&B Singer Cassie Ventura has filed a civil lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, alleging she suffered physical and sexual abuse for more than a decade.

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Israeli soldiers remain inside Gaza's largest hospital in their fight against Hamas

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Hundreds of patients, doctors and evacuees are inside the hospital, which was surrounded by gun battles for days. The Israeli military drops leaflets in southern Gaza calling for further evacuations.

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Biden announces agreements with China on fentanyl and resuming military talks

Thursday, November 16, 2023

President Biden met for four hours Wednesday with China's leader Xi Jinping. They talked about some of the biggest issues between the two countries, and conflicts around the globe.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, November 16, 2023

President Biden met for four hours Wednesday with China's leader. Latest in Israel-Hamas war. NPR probe finds thousands of U.S. military servicemembers and veterans are at risk of losing their homes.

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5 candidates qualify for GOP debate. Donald Trump chooses not to participate

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Five Republican presidential candidates take the stage in Miami Wednesday night for the third debate of the 2024 primary.

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Ivanka Trump to testify in civil fraud trial in New York

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Ivanka Trump is set to take the witness stand Wednesday in the civil fraud case against her father Donald Trump, brothers Eric and Don Jr., and others.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Ohio votes to amend state constitution to enshrine abortion rights. Five candidates will face off in third GOP debate. The number of babies born with syphilis is ten times what it was a decade ago.

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