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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.
Is it easy for migrants to enter the U.S.? We went to the border to find out
Morning Edition spoke to migrants hoping to enter the U.S. and the border agents tasked with keeping them out.
Police In Cairo Use Tear Gas To Break Up Protests Against Egypt's Government
by Leila Fadel
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has maintained his popularity through two years of controversy and brutal crackdowns. But on Tuesday there were signs of people getting impatient with his rule.
Why Merkley Supports Sanders When A Majority Of Senators Back Clinton
Sen. Jeff Merkley is the only senator to publicly back Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination. He talks to Steve Inskeep about his support for Sanders over Hillary Clinton.
Spending On Democratic Congressional Primary In Maryland Breaks Records
by Patrick Madden
In the suburbs of Washington, D.C., wealthy businessman David Trone has injected more than $12 million of his own money to try to win the Democratic primary in Maryland's 8th Congressional District.
In GOP Primary, Former Pa. Gov. Ridge Picks Substance Over Celebrity
Ex-Gov. Tom Ridge, also the former head of the Department of Homeland Security, talks to Steve Inskeep about why he has endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich for president.
In Full Trump Style, Front-Runner Blasts Rivals Cruz, Kasich
by Sara McCammon
As Donald Trump moves closer to the GOP nomination, there's been a lot of talk that he'll tone down his image. But that wasn't evident on Monday, the day before five Northeast states hold primaries.
Like In 2008, Ex-Pa. Governor Says Clinton Will Win State's Democratic Primary
Five states hold primaries on Tuesday and Pennsylvania has the biggest delegate prize. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks to former Governor Ed Rendell for some insight into that swing state's politics.
2 Female Marines At Camp Pendleton Strive To Join Combat Units
by Susan Murphy
Female Marines are applying for front-line jobs following the Pentagon's decision to admit women. We meet two who are leading the way as they try to move into artillery and amphibious vehicle units.