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Eclipse Day, Student Loan Debt, Gaza War At Six Months
April 08, 2024 10:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWe've got everything you need to be ready for today's total solar eclipse. (Except for those glasses...you're on your own there!) The Biden administration is taking another crack at an issue it's struggled to get through the courts. And this weekend marked six months of the war in Gaza — with still no clarity on how it might end. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was ed...
The Sunday Story: Notes from an Eclipse Chaser
April 07, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBDavid Baron says seeing a total solar eclipse is "like you've left the solar system and are looking back from some other world." Today on The Sunday Story, we're sharing an episode from NPR's Life Kit. Baron talks to NPR's scientist-in-residence and astrophysicist Dr. Regina Barber about what to expect when viewing the total solar eclipse on April 8, including the sensations you may feel and the strange lighting effects in the sky. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co...
Israel And Hamas After Six Months
April 06, 2024 12:43 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOctober 7, 2023, was a Saturday. This Saturday, we look back at the last six months of violence, beginning with the surprise attack by Hamas on communities in southern Israel and continuing as Israel keeps up its retaliation and Hamas continues to hold hostages. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Biden Warns Netanyahu, No More No Labels, Migrant Children Ruling
April 05, 2024 10:10 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIsrael is allowing aid to flow into Northern Gaza after President Joe Biden warned that U.S. support would depend on steps taken to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering. No Labels is deciding not to put a third-party unity ticket together to run in the 2024 presidential election. And, a federal judge decided border officials are responsible for migrant children in encampments on California's southern border. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day,...
Tensions Within Israel, NATO and Ukraine, Bridge Collapse Prevention
April 04, 2024 10:40 - 13 minutes - 12 MBA key member of Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet says Israel should set a date for elections. NATO is marking 75 years since its founding — and it remains an alliance that worries about Russia. And an NPR investigation asks why Baltimore's Key Bridge didn't have more protection from passing ships. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Mark Katkov, Nick Spicer,...
Taiwan Earthquake, Wisconsin Primary, Texas Border Law
April 03, 2024 10:37 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, the biggest quake to rock the Asian island in 25 years. rotest votes in Wisconsin's primary — against President Biden and Donald Trump. And a controversial Texas immigration law is back in court for a crucial test. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Padma Rama, Alfredo Carbajal, Alice Woel...
Middle East Airstrikes, Florida's Abortion Rulings, Google's Incognito Mode
April 02, 2024 10:17 - 14 minutes - 13 MBTwo airstrikes in the last 24 hours are drawing new scrutiny to Israel's military actions in the Middle East. Florida's Supreme Court has pretty much ensured that abortion will be the issue on the state's November ballot. And it turns out Google's "incognito" web browsing mode hasn't been incognito after all. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton...
Gaza Aid, CA Fast Food Minimum Wage, NCAA Elite Eights
April 01, 2024 10:43 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe United Nations' main judicial body says Israel must allow more aid into Gaza, but can the court's order be enforced? Many California fast food workers get a big raise Monday, but restaurant owners say the increase to $20 an hour puts them in a bind. And March Madness does it again: a Cinderella Final Four men's team, and an epic women's showdown Monday night. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. ...
The Sunday Story: A Song for Grief in China
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn China, a man has been playing the piano outdoors, often in places of great sadness—the epicenter of an earthquake, a dam that submerged villages, a street emptied during a COVID lockdown. He plays just one song: "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence," by the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. In the fall of 2022, one of his performance videos goes viral, tapping into years of unexpressed collective grief. In this episode of The Sunday Story, NPR correspondent John Ruwitch asks: who is the piano man...
Baltimore Automaker Solutions, EU Farmer Protests, Cocoa Prices Go Up
March 30, 2024 14:12 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSome car companies are looking for workarounds to get their vehicles from ships to dealers after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Demonstrations turn violent in Europe as farmers protest European Union environmental policies and cheap Ukrainian imports. Chocolate lovers will have to pay more for treats as cocoa prices skyrocket. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Presidential Money Race, Clearing The Key Bridge, Moscow Investigation's Torture
March 29, 2024 10:19 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIf you paid enough money Thursday night, you could get your picture taken with three presidents — all at once. Reopening the Port of Baltimore will be a Herculean effort, as crews must clear six million pounds of steel out of the Patapsco River. And Russia's government isn't trying to hide that the four suspects on trial for last week's Moscow terrorist attack have been tortured. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up Fi...
Bridge Collapse Probe, Bankman-Fried Sentencing, Disney-DeSantis Truce
March 28, 2024 10:22 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWe now have an initial timeline — minute by minute — of how a massive cargo ship came to crash into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. Sam Bankman-Fried, the Crypto Wunderkind convicted of fraud, will be sentenced Thursday to a prison term that could last decades. And the Walt Disney Company and Gov. Ron DeSantis appear to have both realized that Florida is a small world after all. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the ...
Baltimore Bridge Investigation, Gaza Aid Issues, NBC Drops McDaniel
March 27, 2024 10:28 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAt the site of Baltimore's Key Bridge, rescue efforts have turned to recovery. In Gaza, families are so desperate for food that 12 people drowned trying to retrieve airdropped aid boxes from the sea. And after a newsroom revolt at NBC, the network has ousted its newest contributor, former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Eric Wes...
Baltimore Bridge Collapse, U.S.-Israel Rift, SCOTUS Abortion Pill Case
March 26, 2024 10:13 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBA one-and-a-half mile bridge in Baltimore has collapsed a large container ship crashed into it and caught fire, with several vehicles falling into the waters below. Israel has canceled a high-level delegation to Washington, after the U.S. declined to block a United Nations resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. And a challenge to FDA regulations that make abortion pills more accessible reaches the Supreme Court. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a lit...
Middle East Latest, Moscow After Attack, Trump's Legal Battles
March 25, 2024 10:33 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIsrael's Defense Minister is in the U.S. today at a moment of tension between the two allies. An offshoot of the Islamic State claims responsibility for Friday's mass shooting in Moscow, while Russian authorities point instead to Ukraine. And two of Donald Trump's legal battles collide today — one criminal, one civil, both in New York City. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up F...
The Sunday Story: Answering Your Questions About Electric Vehicles
March 24, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week the EPA released new rules for vehicle emissions, which will push the auto industry to speed up the transition to electric vehicles. It's expected that electric vehicles will make up over 50% of new cars by 2032. For now EVs account for less than 10% of vehicle sales and drivers still have lots of questions about them and how they really affect the environment. We asked The Sunday Story listeners to share their questions about EVs and the response was overwhelming. So to answer ...
Moscow Attack, Trouble for Speaker Johnson, Princess of Wales' Cancer
March 23, 2024 13:24 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBRussian authorities say they've arrested several people responsible for the attack at a large concert venue on the Moscow outskirts, where more than 100 people were killed. House Speaker Mike Johnson passes spending bills with the help of Democrats, and now some Republicans are threatening his job. Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces after weeks out of the public eye that she is receiving treatment for cancer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr...
Blinken In Israel, Truth Social Listing, Apple Antitrust Suit
March 22, 2024 10:19 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSecretary of State Tony Blinken visits Israel as Gaza braces for famine. Donald Trump is ready to take Truth Social public — and it's not just his diehard supporters who want to buy stock. And the Justice Department hits Apple with an antitrust lawsuit for monopolizing the smartphone market. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Mark Katkov, Julia Redpath, Ali...
Auto Emissions Rules, Alabama DEI Law, Reddit Goes Public
March 21, 2024 10:03 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe Biden administration gives electric vehicles a jolt — with new EPA rules that aim to make two-thirds of new cars, trucks and SUVs electric or hybrid by 2032. Alabama follows other conservative states by banning public schools and universities from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion. And some of Reddit's most loyal users are so upset the company is going public, they might try to bet against its stock. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day,...
Texas Border Law, Mississippi Cops Sentenced, Ohio Senate Primary
March 20, 2024 10:37 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBMigrants in Texas are waking up to a new day of anxiety after a whirlwind of court orders about a controversial immigration enforcement law. Six former Mississippi police officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men are being sentenced this week in federal court. And Ohio Republicans nominate the candidate endorsed by Donald Trump for a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Su...
Gaza Famine, Louisiana Abortion Ban, Another Primary Day
March 19, 2024 10:02 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe United Nations says famine is imminent in Northern Gaza. In one state that has banned abortion, maternal health care now looks very different. And it's Primary Day in five more states — including Arizona, one of a handful of states likely to decide the election this fall. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Mark Katkov, Carrie Feibel, Megan Pratz, Dana F...
Russia's Election Results, Trump's Campaign Rhetoric, Harris On The Trail
March 18, 2024 10:36 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAn outcome never in doubt: Russia's electoral commission says Vladimir Putin has won yet another term as president. Donald Trump once again defends the January 6th protesters who stormed the Capitol. And two voter concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris as she campaigns for President Biden: his age and her readiness. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by N...
The Sunday Story: Losing the Gaza They Knew
March 17, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Israeli government currently prohibits foreign journalists from entering Gaza. NPR's Leila Fadel found another way of reporting from inside the territory. This week on The Sunday Story, we bring you an episode from NPR's Embedded podcast. Fadel speaks with host Kelly McEvers about voice memos she's been receiving from a Palestinian college student trying to survive as bombs fall around her in Gaza. And we hear from a Palestinian American family that escaped the war–only to find that it h...
Haiti Instability, Fani Willis Stays on the Case, Israel Plans For Rafah Invasion
March 16, 2024 13:15 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBHaitians wait for the arrival of a peacekeeping force from Kenya, as violence continues there. After a judge's ruling in Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis remains on the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The judge said either she or the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship needed to step aside. Israel gears up for a planned offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adch...
Russian Elections, View From Haiti, Chicago Migrant Evictions
March 15, 2024 10:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn Russia, nothing happens without some intrigue — even a presidential election in which Vladimir Putin is a near-lock to win a fifth term. We get a first-hand glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, as our correspondent finally makes it across the border. And Chicago pulls an about-face — from welcoming migrants seeking asylum to evicting them. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First...
Haiti Governance, EU AI Bill, Third Party Bids
March 14, 2024 10:12 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMany Haitians are troubled by an international plan to impose a transitional government. European Union lawmakers have approved the world's first comprehensive regulations on artificial intelligence. And as we barrel toward a presidential election with two unpopular candidates, third-party bids are scrambling to get on the ballot. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was e...
House Weighs TikTok Bill, Non-Citizen Voting Myths, Gaza Aid By Sea
March 13, 2024 10:11 - 13 minutes - 12 MBA House vote today takes aim at TikTok — and its Chinese parent company. Conspiracy theories about noncitizens voting are back this election year, and they're taking even deeper hold with many Republicans. And with Israel blocking most aid shipments to Gaza by land, aid groups are turning to the sea to feed starving people. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited b...
Haiti's Prime Minister To Resign, Georgia Primary Day, February Inflation
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHaiti's armed gangs have gotten their wish: The prime Minister says he plans to resign. On this primary day in Georgia, we hear from a Democrat skeptical about Joe Biden and a Republican fed up with Donald Trump. And a temperature check on inflation, as gas prices begin their usual spring surge. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Kelsey Snell, ...
Ceasefire Negotiations, Options for Haiti, Oppenheimer Sweeps Oscars
March 11, 2024 10:22 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBMuslims are making the start of Ramadan today — and there is, as yet, no ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to stop the war during this holy month. In Haiti, police say they are "on their knees" as the coordinated attacks from armed gangs enter their second week. And in a moment of global conflict, a movie about the creation of the atomic bomb sweeps the Academy Awards. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsle...
The Sunday Story: And the Winner Is ...
March 10, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBarbenheimer was the summer blockbuster phenomenon of 2023 around the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer. Both movies made a box office splash and now Oppenheimer is leading in the Oscar nominations race with 13 nods. But there are plenty of lesser known films in the running, including three primarily in a foreign language, vying for best picture. To help understand which films and stars are the favorites to win we are joined this week by Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Aisha Harris and Linda Holmes....
Biden & Trump Go Down To Georgia, Aid to Gaza, Nigerian Students Kidnapped
March 09, 2024 15:29 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBPresident Biden and former President Trump both hold campaign events in Georgia today. For Biden, it's part of his post-State of the Union tour of swing states. The humanitarian crisis continues in Gaza, with no ceasefire before Ramadan. Nigerian officials say more than 250 students were abducted from school. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Biden's State Of The Union, Trump's New RNC Chairs, Haiti's Standoff Continues
March 08, 2024 11:25 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBPresident Biden takes on his age — and, without saying his name, his opponent. Donald Trump is poised to install loyalists atop the Republican National Committee. And a surreal standoff in Haiti continues, between the government and armed gangs. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First was edited Roberta Rampton, Megan Pratz, Tara Neill, Lisa Thomson and Ben Adler. It was produced by Julie Depen...
State Of The Union Preview, Alabama IVF Protections, Israel's Wartime Society
March 07, 2024 11:33 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBPresident Biden gives his election-year State of the Union address tonight as polls show him trailing former President Donald Trump. Alabama passes a law protecting in vitro fertilization clinics from civil and criminal liability. And how Israel's fractious society has been united by the war in Gaza, five months in. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First was edited Roberta Rampton, Susanna Cap...
Haley Suspends Campaign, CA Senate Race, Health Care Cyberattack
March 06, 2024 11:08 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBNPR has confirmed Nikki Haley is due to suspend her presidential campaign after a big win on Super Tuesday for Donald Trump. Why a prominent California Democratic Senate candidate spent millions of dollars to boost a Republican opponent. And, how a cyberattack on an obscure but critical U.S. health care company has disrupted our entire system. Correction: In the broadcast version of this story, the reporter incorrectly refers to a United Health Care subsidiary as "Optus." The correct name is...
Super Tuesday Preview, Trump SCOTUS Win, U.N. Report On Oct. 7 Sexual Violence
March 05, 2024 11:28 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBSuper Tuesday is here — with more voters casting ballots than any other day. The Supreme Court says states like Colorado can't kick Donald Trump off the primary ballot for his actions on January 6. And a United Nations report has found "reasonable grounds to believe" Israelis were victims of sexual violence during the October 7 Hamas attack. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First was edited by...
Mideast Latest, Haiti State of Emergency, France Right to Abortion
March 04, 2024 11:42 - 13 minutes - 12 MBVice President Kamala Harris calls for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as the U.S. begins airdropping food into Gaza. In an apparent effort to depose Haiti's prime minister, armed gangs stormed two prisons and let thousands of inmates escape. And France moves to not just bolster the right to an abortion, in contrast to the U.S., but to enshrine that right into the country's constitution. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little f...
The Sunday Story: How to Save the Everglades
March 03, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWhy is it so complicated to save the Everglades? The Everglades is home to the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere and a sanctuary for over three dozen endangered and threatened species. It also provides fresh water, flood control, and a buffer against hurricanes and rising seas for about 9 million Floridians. But climate change, pollution, agriculture and rapid development are causing potentially irreversible damage. In 2000, the state of Florida and the federal governmen...
U.S. Politics, Oregon Drug Law, Iran Elections
March 02, 2024 14:58 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe latest in U.S. politics, from presidential border visits to an averted government shutdown. Oregon's state legislature votes to recriminalize drug possession, overhauling what may be the U.S.'s most progressive drug policy yet. Thousands vied for a seat in Iran's parliament on Friday, but voter turnout was low. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Navalny Funeral, Gaza Aid Tragedy, Pig Organs for Transplants
March 01, 2024 10:49 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is being laid to rest after dying in prison for charges widely seen as politically motivated. Gaza health authorities say more than 100 civilians were killed trying to get food from aid trucks, though Israel says that number is much lower. And scientists have started cloning genetically modified pigs with organs designed to be transplanted into people. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe...
SCOTUS Takes Trump Case, McConnell To Leave Leadership Post, Grim Gaza Milestone
February 29, 2024 11:14 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for his official actions as president. Mitch McConnell plans to step down as Senate Republican leader at the end of the year. And the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 30,000. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Kelsey Snell, Hannah Bloch, HJ Mai and Ben Adler. It was produced by...
Michigan Results, Hunter Biden Testifies, Personhood Bills
February 28, 2024 11:48 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPresident Joe Biden celebrated an easy win in Tuesday's Michigan primary. But it came with a warning on Gaza. Hunter Biden testifies today in the House GOP impeachment probe into his father. And could the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that gave fertilized eggs the same rights as children spur other states to do the same? Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode was edited by Megan Pratz, K...
Michigan Primary Preview, Biden Administration Sues To Block Grocery Merger
February 27, 2024 11:07 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBMichigan is holding its presidential primaries today, and some Democrats say they're voting uncommitted instead of President Biden. Some Michigan voters warn Biden to change course on the Israel-Hamas war. What's the president hearing from voters who delivered the state in 2020? Also, the United States goes to court to stop a grocery megamerger. Kroger and Albertsons propose to combine. What does it mean for your neighborhood supermarket? Want more comprehensive analysis of the most importan...
Israel May Delay Rafah Operation, Social Media SCOTUS Case, Another Shutdown Looms
February 26, 2024 10:56 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to move ahead with a ground offensive in the border city of Rafah, even though a ceasefire deal may delay the operation. The battle over free speech on social media reaches the U.S. Supreme Court, and Congress faces yet another government shutdown deadline this week. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnad...
The Sunday Story: The Diaspora's Troubled African Dream
February 25, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn the sleepy town of Asebu, a few miles inland from the Atlantic along Ghana's Cape Coast, a serene 5,000 acre rural settlement is rising out of the palm forests and farmland. Pan-African Village is envisioned as an idyllic haven for settlers from the African diaspora. It was established in 2019, after a local chief announced that anyone from the diaspora could have plots for free. Hundreds of people, largely from North America and the Caribbean, have accepted the offer and are in the m...
Two Years of Russia's War On Ukraine; South Carolina GOP Primary
February 24, 2024 15:03 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAs the Russia-Ukraine War heads into its third year, we look at the state of the conflict. Also, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has spent millions in her home state and sharpened her attacks on former President Donald Trump, hoping to chip away at his support. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Alabama Supreme Court Fallout, Ukraine War Anniversary, Chinese Data Leaks
February 23, 2024 10:46 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBLawmakers in Alabama are working on a legislative solution to a recent state Supreme Court decision which ruled that a frozen embryo has the same rights as a child. How do lawmakers want to fix the issue? Tomorrow will mark the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We'll check with NPR's Joanna Kakissis to hear how people in Ukraine feel about the future. And a data leak from a Chinese technology company is giving the world a glimpse into the Chinese cyber spying ecosystem. ...
Nikki Haley Sharpens Attacks On Trump, Biden Impeachment Inquiry, Opioid Crisis
February 22, 2024 10:59 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBFormer South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is ramping up her attacks on former President Donald Trump, but her path to winning the GOP nomination remains very narrow at best. Why is she staying in the race? A key witness in the Republican-led impeachment inquiry against President Biden has been charged with lying about an alleged bribery scheme. And a new study shows that nearly half of all American adults know someone who died from an overdose. How is this affecting the people who are closest to...
Supreme Court Hears EPA Challenge, Nikki Haley Remains Defiant, Frozen Embryo Ruling
February 21, 2024 11:05 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Supreme Court today hears a challenge to the EPA's authority to regulate air quality. Three GOP-led states want the court to freeze a plan that limits air pollution that crosses state borders. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has vowed to stay in the presidential race through Super Tuesday. But Saturday's primary in her home state is shaping up to be another decisive victory for former President Donald Trump. What's her case for staying in the race? And Alabama's Supreme Court r...
Julian Assange Extradition Hearing, Egypt Buffer Zone, Louisiana Special Session
February 20, 2024 11:01 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange will be in a London courtroom today. He's trying to stop his extradition to the United States. A planned Israeli invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza may force Palestinians into Egypt despite its objections. What will it mean for the more than 1 million Palestinians in Rafah displaced by Israel's war against Hamas? And Louisiana's legislature is in a special session that threatens to undo some of the state's recent criminal justice reforms. Lawmakers will consid...
Ukrainian City Falls, Israel's Rafah Plans, Texas Steps Up Border Operation
February 19, 2024 10:59 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBRussia has taken control of a frontline city in Ukraine only days before the war's second anniversary. With supplies running low, will Ukraine's defense forces be able to withstand a Russian assault? Despite international pressure, Israel seems set on a ground invasion of Rafah. Its stated goal is to destroy Hamas, but the city is filled with over a million displaced civilians searching for safety. And Texas plans to build a new military base in the border city of Eagle Pass. It's the latest ...