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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.
Israel is engaged in conflicts on 3 separate fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran
Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and now directly with Iran. How are the conflicts linked, and how does it intend to handle all three at once?
NRA Criticized For Not Saying More About Philando Castile's Death
Critics says the group should have said more about the police shooting in Minnesota of licensed gun owner Philando castile. Steve Inskeep talks to an NRA News commentator who's known as Colion Noir.
Space Experiment Will Track Animals On Earth
Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne report on a new experiment that will be carried out next year aboard the International Space Station.
Colorado County Gains Political Power As Accurate Presidential Prognosticator
by Ben Markus
In Colorado, a diverse swing state, both parties are aggressively seeking the votes of suburban women in Jefferson County. For decades, the suburbs west of Denver have picked the next president.
Pokemon Go: The Live Video Game Everyone Seems To Be Playing
by Laura Sydell
Pokemon Go is the latest game to use something called augmented reality which combines virtual and real worlds on a smartphone screen. Released only last week by Nintendo, it is a runaway success.
There Is Still Much Party Business To Handle Before GOP's Convention Begins
by Brian Naylor
Ahead of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week, delegates are hashing out the party platform with key debates over same-sex marriage and transgender rights.
Research: Black Judges Are Reversed On Appeal More Than White Judges
by Shankar Vedantam
President Obama has tried to diversify the federal judiciary by appointing more black judges. Data show black federal district judges are overturned on appeal 10 percent more often than white judges.
Sanders And Clinton To Campaign Together In Portsmouth, N.H.
by Tamara Keith
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are coming together after an intense primary season for a N.H. campaign event on Tuesday. The question remains how enthusiastically does Sanders endorse Clinton?
Avery's Hopes To Quench Thirst For Election Beverages
The company released two specialty sodas named for the presumptive nominees. A Trump tonic is labelled: Make America Grape Again. The company jokes the ingredients to Hillary Hootch are classified.
NBA News: Tim Duncan Retires From The San Antonio Spurs
Over 19 years, Tim Duncan helped the Spurs win 5 NBA titles. Duncan was voted most valuable player 5 times — 2 of them regular-season M.V.P. awards and 3 others for his performances in NBA finals.