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Blues legend Sugar Pie DeSanto reflects on decades of being on stage
In this week's StoryCorps, a conversation with Peylia Marsema Balinton — better known as blues singer Sugar Pie DeSanto. She is about to be inducted into the Blues Hall of fame.
Republicans want to limit migrants entering the U.S. Will it affect asylum-seekers?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Kennji Kizuka of the International Rescue Committee about what proposed Republican changes to immigration policy could mean for asylum-seekers.
Teams in Japan assess the impact of earthquakes and powerful aftershocks
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's west coast suffered a series of major earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings on New Year's Day. Dozens of people have died, and aftershocks continue to shake the region.
Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary
The landmark ruling struck down a law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government that curtailed some of the high court's power and sparked nationwide protests.
The new Professional Women's Hockey League played its first game in Toronto
The teams are so new that they do not have nicknames — only cities. New York secured a 4-0 win over Toronto. New York's Ella Shelton made history by scoring the league's first goal.
Philadelphia is set to make history when it inaugurates its new mayor
by Carmen Munir Russell-Sluchansky
Cherelle Parker will be sworn in as mayor in Philadelphia Tuesday. She will be the city's first female mayor, and only the fifth Black woman to run one of America's largest cities.
Morning news brief
Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary. State legislatures' agendas are packed this year. Tampa's new water filtration system is expected to help remove forever chemicals.
House bill aims to restart controversial DOJ program that targeted Chinese academics
by Emily Feng
The Justice Department ended the controversial "China Initiative" nearly two years ago amid criticism of racial profiling. A House spending bill could revive the initiative.
Michigan and Washington advance to the college football championship game
In the semi-final games on Monday, the Michigan Wolverines defeated Alabama's Crimson Tide in overtime, and the Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns. Michigan and Washington are undefeated.
Thousands of Israeli troops pulled from Gaza as combat focuses on Khan Younis
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-Middle East envoy Dennis Ross, of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about Israel's next steps after its decision to pull thousands of troops out of Gaza.
Mario Lopez is surprised that people are not aware of his Mexican roots
NPR's A Martinez talks with actor and TV host Mario Lopez about people on social media questioning his Mexican roots.
2023 was a big year for video games. Will 2024 come anywhere close?
Morning Edition previews some of this year's most anticipated video game releases.
Ukraine's stalled counteroffensive and U.S. failure to pass more aid, concern Europe
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dan Baer, director of the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about European security threats as the war in Ukraine drags on.