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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.
Pregnant women in some states aren't permitted to legally finalize divorces
by Katia Riddle
A decades-old Missouri law that may prevent a pregnant woman from getting divorced is being challenged by lawmakers. Advocates say changing the rule is urgent since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
W.Va. City Battles Rising Substance Abuse Among Middle-Aged Whites
Huntington Mayor Steven Williams tells Renee Montagne they have been coping with many of the issues researchers say contribute to the reported increase in death rates for middle-aged white Americans.
App Allows Shy Students To Ask Questions Anonymously
by Steve Henn
Close to a million college kids use Piazza. Pooja Sankar, the apps' creator, says her company can't solve all the problems for women in computer science but she hopes it's making a difference.
Did Exxon Mobil Lie To The Public About The Risks Of Climate Change?
by Geoff Brumfiel
Exxon Mobil is being investigated for keeping climate change research from investors. Since 2007, it has disclosed to shareholders about potential risks posed to its bottom line by climate change.
Demographics Will Favor The Democratic Presidential Nominee
The electorate is changing. The groups that back Democrats have grown since the last election. Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg talks to Steve Inskeep about changes to the electorate.
Pa. Budget Stalemate Drags On; No Compromise In Sight
Pennsylvania is entering its fifth month without a budget. The standoff is snarling payments to schools and nonprofits. At the dispute's center are a liberal governor and a conservative legislature.
Release Of Trade Agreement Text Stokes Debate Over TPP
by John Ydstie
Details of the giant trade deal known as the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership, are finally out. The proposed pact among the U.S. and 11 other Pacific rim nations has been in the works for years.
Researchers Examine How To Spot A Lying Politician
by Shankar Vedantam
Can you tell anything about politicians' accuracy by analyzing how they speak? A new analysis finds that lying politicians tend to be more verbose.
Investigators Look For Signs As To What Brought Down Russian Plane
Renee Montagne talks with Jonathan Marcus, diplomatic correspondent for the BBC, about the latest information regarding the Russian airliner that crashed over Egypt last week.
Movie Review: 'Spotlight'
by Kenneth Turan
The new movie Spotlight is about the team of investigative reporters at the Boston Globe that broke the story of sexual abuse in Boston's Catholic Archdiocese.
Russian Airliner Crash Update
The latest information on the Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt. All 224 people on board were killed.