Morning Edition
Weekdays 5:00-9:00am
6:51: Marketplace Morning Report
8:51: Marketplace Morning Report
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.
Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
Anti-war Russians who fled to Turkey react to the failed mutiny
by Fatma Tanis
Russians react to the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries and express their opinions on what it says about Putin's grip on power and the future of the country.
Activists in Atlanta plan extended protests against a police training facility
Opponents of a planned police training facility in Atlanta are gathering for a week of action against the project. But they risk being labeled domestic terrorists by state authorities.
A man in Spain secured his 57th Guinness World Record over the weekend
Christian Rodriguez is currently the fastest man to have done a 100-meter sprint backwards — in a sack and blindfolded. His latest record is for running in 2.76 inch stilettos.
Morning news brief
Mercenary leader launched a failed rebellion against Russia's military leaders. White House promotes infrastructure and other projects. Activists in Atlanta protest against a police training facility.
Jury in Pittsburgh to begin sentencing phase in the synagogue shooting trial
by Oliver Morrison
A jury begins considering whether Robert Bowers should be put to death for killing 11 people in a hate-motivated shooting rampage at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018.
Biden to kick off roadshow pushing for high-speed internet for every U.S. household
President Biden is kicking off a three-week roadshow to 20 states to try to get Americans excited about his administration's infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy projects.
EMILY's List is backing Democratic female candidates who support abortion rights
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, about how the pro-abortion rights group is seeking to protect access to reproductive care.
1993's 'Jurassic Park' inspired some movie buffs to pursue the study of dinosaurs
Thirty years ago this month, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park was released — and created such a splash that many fans ended up pursuing a career in paleontology.
The Los Angeles Angels break several franchise records over the weekend
The Angels set a franchise record for runs and hits in their game Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies. The final score was 25 to 1. The Angeles scored 25 runs on 28 hits.
Migrant dad trying to help his ill child is one of many presume dead in ship sinking
by Ruth Sherlock
One of the hundreds of migrants presumed dead after the smuggling ship they were on sank earlier this month, was a father seeking help for his ill child.
Mercenary leader launched a failed rebellion against Russia's military leaders
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Sean McFate, an expert on mercenary groups, about the power of the Wagner Group, and the repercussions of the group's recent rebellion in Russia.