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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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A family has 1 goal: to get back their son who vanished when Hamas attacked Israel

Ofir Engel, 18, is among the hostages who were taken during the Hamas attack. We hear from those connected to him in Washington, D.C., and family members outside Jerusalem.

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Music & Culture

Now you don't have to go to Detroit to get Eminem's spaghetti sauce

Two years ago rapper Eminem opened the restaurant Mom's Spaghetti in his hometown of Detroit. Jars of the restaurant's pasta sauce are now available for purchase online.

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Music & Culture

Flavor Flav sings the national anthem at the NBA's Hawks-Bucks game

The Public Enemy rapper surprised fans by singing the anthem at Sunday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks. He posted on X that singing the anthem had been on his bucket list.

Arts

American Museum of Natural History will remove human remains from public display

by Elizabeth Blair

New York's American Museum of Natural History holds the remains of some 12,000 people. The museum is removing human remains from public display and reviewing its repatriation procedures.

National

Community vigil in Maine remembers Lewiston mass shooting victims

by Patty Wight

People in Lewiston, Maine, came together Sunday night to honor those who were killed and wounded during last week's shootings at a bowling alley and bar.

National

4 members of Maine's deaf community were killed in Lewiston mass shooting

by Steve Mistler

Four of the eight people who died Wednesday at a bar and billiards hall in Lewiston were deaf. A prominent American Sign Language interpreter was among those killed.

Politics & Government

Economy

UAW president calls tentative deals with Ford and Stellantis big wins

by Camila Domonoske

Over the weekend, the strike against General Motors expanded to a huge engine plant in Springhill, Tenn. Workers at Ford and Stellantis are returning to their jobs after tentative deals.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

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

A family has 1 goal: to get back their son who vanished when Hamas attacked Israel

Now you don't have to go to Detroit to get Eminem's spaghetti sauce

Flavor Flav sings the national anthem at the NBA's Hawks-Bucks game

American Museum of Natural History will remove human remains from public display

Community vigil in Maine remembers Lewiston mass shooting victims

4 members of Maine's deaf community were killed in Lewiston mass shooting

Morning news brief

Israeli troops trade fire over its northern border with Hezbollah

With Gaza borders sealed, there's much we don't know about what's happening inside

Remembering 'Friends' star Matthew Perry who has died at age 54

NPR history podcast 'Throughline' examines the rise of Halloween's popularity

UAW president calls tentative deals with Ford and Stellantis big wins