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The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening and space to vent

5:00am June 30, 2025

by Yuki Noguchi

People who get cancer say their friends often disappear when they hear the bad news. Don't be that person! Here's advice for what to do and say — and what not to say — when a loved one faces cancer.

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Residents near the train derailment are told it's safe to go home. Is it?

This month's train derailment in Ohio unleashed toxic fumes into the air around East Palestine. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Johns Hopkins expert Peter DeCarlo about safety concerns.

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At a community meeting, residents voice concerns about Ohio train derailment

Officials in Ohio say cleanup of the site of a derailed freight train that carried toxic chemicals is moving quickly, but some residents worry about the health impacts of the chemicals.

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The golden rule of dog sledding? Don't let go of the sled

by Catharine Richert

In a cold winter, some Minnesotans embrace the season with dog sleds. A reporter learns firsthand what it's like to be in the driver's seat.

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Gun safety group that supports Second Amendment works to reduce deaths

NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Olivia Troye of the gun safety advocacy group 97Percent, about reducing gun deaths. Her aunt was at the mall in El Paso, Texas, Wednesday, when a shooting occurred.

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Tens of thousands of new Russian troops are forcing Ukrainian soldiers to pull back

Russia throws new conscripts into battle — beginning a winter offensive in Ukraine. Ukrainians plan their own offensive soon. Can either side avoid a stalemate?

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Music & Culture

BTS singer Suga announces his upcoming solo world tour

Concerts kick off this spring in the U.S. before heading to Asia. The entire super group won't reunite until 2025 — when members of the K-pop sensation complete their mandatory military service.

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Russian forces have begun an offensive in eastern Ukraine. Residents near a derailed freight train in Ohio worry about toxic chemicals. One of the deadliest U.S. federal prison units is closing.

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Sports

Michael Jordan celebrates 60th birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation

The basketball legend donated $10 million which is the largest donation from an individual in the organization's history — clearly making Michael Jordan their Michael Jordan of giving.

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Politics & Government

Senate panel presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses, computer system failure

by David Schaper

The agency struggles with aging technology and no permanent leader. Billy Nolen was asked about safety lapses and a computer system failure. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 15, 2023.)

Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening and space to vent

Residents near the train derailment are told it's safe to go home. Is it?

At a community meeting, residents voice concerns about Ohio train derailment

The golden rule of dog sledding? Don't let go of the sled

Gun safety group that supports Second Amendment works to reduce deaths

Tens of thousands of new Russian troops are forcing Ukrainian soldiers to pull back

BTS singer Suga announces his upcoming solo world tour

Morning news brief

Michael Jordan celebrates 60th birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation

Bozoma Saint John writes of love, loss and survival in 'The Urgent Life'

Hundreds of thousands of people turn out for Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade

Texas considers a bill banning people from 4 countries from buying real estate

Senate panel presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses, computer system failure