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Waking up is hard to do, but it's easier with NPR's Morning Edition. Hosts Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep, and David Greene bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books, and events in the arts. All with voices and sounds that invite listeners to experience the stories.
What Arizona's Mexico-born Republican congressman thinks of the border situation
by Mansee Khurana
As part of the "We, The Voters" series exploring immigration, we meet Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Mexican American representing Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.
Attacker At Manchester Arena Sets Off Deadly Explosive Device
by Frank Langfitt
Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured in an attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. Authorities say one man detonated an improvised explosive device, and was killed in the explosion.
Examining The Impact The Manchester Attack Will Have On Britain
Britain is no stranger to terror attacks. David Greene talks to David Rennie, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, about the explosion in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people.
Americans Aren't Just Divided Politically, They're Divided Over History Too
Historian Jill Lepore tells Rachel Martin that Americans have no shared past, no shared agreement about the facts or meaning of our past — so it's hard to have a shared sense of the present or future.
Suicide Attacker Sets Off Bomb After A Concert In Manchester, England
Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured after a bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. We hear from some people who were at the arena when the explosion went off.
Virginia Food Bank Aims To Tackle Root Causes Of Hunger
by Pam Fessler
Food banks face limited supplies. A food bank in Roanoke, Va., is working with local community members, health care providers and other nonprofits to explore new ways to address hunger.
Beirut Has Become A Relative Refuge For Members Of The LGBT Community
by Alison Meuse
Over the past year, Lebanon has made strides in the legal battle to decriminalize homosexuality. Speaking at Beirut Pride week, members of the community say there's still a long way to acceptance.
Germany Tries To Root Out Neo-Nazis Inside The Ranks Of Its Military
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Two German soldiers with far-right views, accused of plotting the assassination of public figures, sparked a probe of that country's military to see whether it's been infiltrated by the far right.
QB Aaron Rodgers Gets Class Out Of Final Exam With Retweet
The sports literature teacher made a deal with her class: no final examine if Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers retweeted someone from the class. He did and they class got out of the test.
Storm Chaser Proposes To His Girlfriend And She Accepts
When Alex Bartholomew popped the question, his photos show a tornado in the background — just like he wanted. Here's hoping they're not in for a stormy marriage.
Tips For Staying Healthy When Traveling Abroad
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Iran Prison Atlas' Database Keeps Track Of Iranian Political Prisoners
by Steve Inskeep
The organization, United For Iran, publishes the Iran Prison Atlas. It's a website collecting information about Iranians described as political prisoners.