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World News

Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany

11:58am May 09, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.

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Politics & Government

President Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to 2 debates

The two 2024 presidential candidates are bypassing the matchups organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to commission co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf.

OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT — it can talk, laugh and even sing like a human

by Bobby Allyn

The latest version of ChatGPT has the internet wondering: Was it meant to make it sound like Scarlett Johansson in the movie Her? Its creators insist the model was not based on the movie.

National

The Mirage hotel and casino in Las Vegas is closing this summer

The Mirage which helped spur a construction boom on Las Vegas' world famous Strip says it won't take reservations past July 14. It hosted various shows including Siegfried and Roy's tiger-taming act.

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National

Why United Airlines is rolling out a rebooted safety video

by Joel Rose

United is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.

NASA studies offer of a private mission to save Hubble Space Telescope

Whatever happened to a wealthy private astronaut's plan to save the Hubble Space Telescope? NPR has obtained internal NASA emails that reveal concerns about the proposed mission.

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Politics & Government

Morning news brief

by Steve Inskeep

President Biden and former President Trump agree to two debates. White House explains differences between arms shipments to Israel. Slovakia's prime minister recovers from an assassination attempt.

Sports

Music & Culture

In 'Back to Black,' Marisa Abela prepared for hours to sing like Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse was blessed with enormous talent but tormented by alcoholism — dying at age 27. NPR's A Martinez talks to Marisa Abela, who plays the singer in a new biopic.

Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany

President Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to 2 debates

OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT — it can talk, laugh and even sing like a human

The Mirage hotel and casino in Las Vegas is closing this summer

Why United Airlines is rolling out a rebooted safety video

NASA studies offer of a private mission to save Hubble Space Telescope

Morning news brief

Brazil is the top contender to host the Women's World Cup in 2027

U.S. ambassador to China says America needs a level playing field for business

After Israelis mark their independence, Palestinians recall their displacement

Slovakia's prime minister is shot in an assassination attempt

The first official portrait of King Charles III is unveiled at Buckingham Palace

In 'Back to Black,' Marisa Abela prepared for hours to sing like Amy Winehouse