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Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
by Kristina Kukolja
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
'New York Times' publisher: journalism should be free of writers' personal beliefs
A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, has a new essay in The Columbia Journalism Review arguing that a journalist's views should not become part of the story. Others disagree.
Tight race in Turkey, where the man who's ruled for 2 decades wants to say in power
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Gönül Tol, founding director of the Middle East Institute's Turkey program, about the results of Sunday's presidential election in Turkey.
Thousands of unregistered weapons are being turned in during Serbia's gun amnesty
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Igor Božic, news director for TV N-1 in Belgrade, about Serbia's amnesty program to turn in unregistered guns following back-to-back mass shootings.
Rapper and TV host Dee Barnes looks back on 50 years of hip-hop
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Dee Barnes, who chronicled the rise of hip-hop in the 1990s on the influential TV show Pump It Up!
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan granted bail after dramatic arrest
A Pakistani court has granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail in multiple cases against him. The 70-year-old politician still faces corruption charges.
Woman who had post-partum depression says she attempted suicide 4 times
After Heidi Koss gave birth to her daughter Elora, she suffered from post-partum depression. Elora is now 14 years old, and she spoke to her mom about the experience.
Biden and lawmakers postpone debt ceiling meeting as their staffs keep negotiating
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina about the debt ceiling. The U.S. government could default on its debt in a matter of weeks if the debt ceiling isn't raised.
Pandemic border rules known as Title 42 expired — but questions remain
The end of Title 42 restrictions brings a new enforcement era for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Communities are adapting to the needs of those who have court dates.
Erdogan lashes out at main rival as voters prepare to go to the polls Sunday
by Peter Kenyon
Analysts are calling the election the most challenging election President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has faced. The one-time reformer now faces opposition over a bad economy and his own heavy-handed rule.
Police in Oklahoma respond to cries for help. No kidding: They were from a goat
Officers in Enid answered a call to what sounded like a person crying out for help. The sound was being made by a distressed goal. A farmer explained that the goat had been separated from a friend.
A reminder: It's Teacher Appreciation Week
This week teachers have been getting treats, trinkets — and a 25% discount on Crocs — for Teacher Appreciation Week. Morning Edition hosts A Martinez and Leila Fadel thank their favorite teachers.
Oregon boy uncovers something prehistoric while exploring his grandma's backyard
Nine-year-old Jeremiah Longbrake was playing near a stream when he picked up what he thought was a dirty plastic container. It turns out it was mammoth's tooth.