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Hosted by Steve Inskeep, A Martínez, Leila Fadel, and Michel Martin, Morning Edition takes listeners around both the country and the world with multi-faceted stories and commentaries every weekday.
For more than four decades, NPR's Morning Edition has prepared listeners for the day ahead with up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, and commentary. Regularly heard on Morning Edition are familiar NPR commentators, and the special series StoryCorps, the largest oral history project in American history.
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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
by A Martínez
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Red Lake Reservation is rare because the tribal nation owns all of its land
NPR's history podcast Throughline looks at how the Red Lake Reservation in Minnesota avoided the fate of most U.S. reservations. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa still owns all the reservation land.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver finds a way to trash talk without getting into trouble
After scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday, Seattle's DJ Metcalf proceeded to use American Sign Language to troll Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.
2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing bridge
by A Martínez
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was no sign of terrorist activity in relation to Wednesday's vehicle explosion at a checkpoint that closed the Rainbow Bridge at the Canadian border.
The first phase of hostages held by Hamas could be released starting on Friday
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Diana Buttu about the upcoming exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli Jails.
Remembering Miles Hoffman with a 'Musical Turkeys' commentary from 2004
Morning Edition remembers Classical Music Commentator Miles Hoffman by replaying one of his Thanksgiving commentaries. Hoffman died earlier this year of leukemia. He was 71.
The Detroit Lions have struggled years. Fans now have something to be thankful for
by Quinn Klinefelter
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game for more than 80 years — the only NFL team to do so. This year they have a chance to go to the Super Bowl. (Story aired on ATC on 11/22/23.)
Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect, Israeli official says
Israel's national security adviser said in a statement that the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza, in return for a release of Palestinians held by Israel, won't start before Friday.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich tells crowd not to boo Kawhi Leonard
At Wednesday's game between San Antonio's Spurs and LA's Clippers, Popovich explained you don't poke the bear. Leonard, an ex-Spurs player, scored 18 of his game high 26 points after the announcement.
How people should deal with sensitive topics during the holiday
If it's impossible to avoid discussing the Israel-Hamas war at the dinner table, NPR's A Martinez talks to John Della Volpe of the Harvard Kennedy School, for tips on finding common ground.
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport wins national contest for best restroom
by Scott Maucione
The airport's restrooms have been declared the best place to visit the bathroom this year. What makes them so special for the 24 million people who go through the airport each year?
Morning news brief
by A Martínez
Israeli official says Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect. Black Friday remains the busiest day for U.S. stores. Protests continue over a police training facility near Atlanta.
How turkey became a popular dish in Taiwan
by Emily Feng
Turkey isn't just a Thanksgiving dish in Taiwan: it's also a common topping over rice. And how turkey became big in Taiwan has a lot to do with the U.S.