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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.
Sheryl Crow changed her mind about releasing a new album. The change did her good
Sheryl Crow announced her final album in 2019. She has since reconsidered her position. Her 2024 album is called Evolution.
Chinese Government Looks To Assign Blame In Warehouse Explosions
by Frank Langfitt
Official Chinese news media report that two owners of the Tianjin warehouses, the site of explosions that killed more than 100 people, confessed to using political influence to avoid safety rules.
Passenger Misses Flight; Races Out Onto The Tarmac
As the flight pushed away from the gate without him, the man went through an exit door and onto the tarmac. He told police he was trying to make it to his high school reunion in Ohio.
Truffle Shuffle Gets On 'Goonies' House Owners' Last Nerve
The house in Astoria, Oregon, was used in the 1985 movie Goonies. The owner has covered the house with blue tarps — saying she's tired of getting hundreds of visitors a day.
Greek Island Of Kos Burdened By Migrant Migration
by Joanna Kakissis
Millions of migrants and refugees are trying to get into the European Union. One way in is via the Greek islands. The migration is making a major impact on the island of Kos.
How Colorado Politics Could Interfere With New EPA Standards
by Grace Hood
When it comes to new regulations for existing coal-fired power plants, Colorado is ahead of the curve. But the state's governor and attorney general are clashing over next steps.
Best Known As 'Batgirl,' Yvonne Craig Dies At 78
Actress Yvonne Craig played opposite some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley. Her breakout role was in the 1960s Batman TV series starring Adam West.
Tired Of City-Life Stresses, Many Chinese Return To Farming
by Frank Langfitt
For many rural Chinese, the dream is to live in a big city. But some people are now rejecting urban life and moving back to the countryside to grow safer food and enjoy a more tranquil existence.
Workplace Issues: Offending Scents In The Office
On Wednesday, Morning Edition aired some listener experiences with good, bad and strange workplace rules. Now, listeners weigh in on scent and chemical sensitivity.
Recession Inspires Brazilians To Protest Against President Rousseff
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
Once the darling of emerging world economies, Brazil is deeply mired in recession. Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians poured onto streets across the country this past weekend to voice their anger.