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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.
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8:27am Apr 16, 2019
Scientists Plan To Start Human Trials Testing CRISPER Soon
The powerful gene-editing technique CRSPR is moving out of the lab and into the clinic. Trials will use CRISPR to try to treat a variety of diseases, ranging from cancer to blood disorders. -
8:27am Apr 16, 2019World News World News
In A Matter Of Hours, Fire Ravages Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was undergoing extensive renovation when Monday's fire broke out. Steve Inskeep talks to Bertrand Badre with the Friends of Notre Dame, which helped fund the renovations. -
7:12am Apr 16, 2019Music & Culture Music & Culture
'7 Rings' By Ariana Grande Benefits Michigan's Pension Fund
Grande's song is a take on "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music. Concord Music owns the movie's copyright so it gets royalties. Which helps its majority owner: Michigan's pension fund. -
7:12am Apr 16, 2019
Health Officials Warn The Measles Outbreak Is Accelerating
The U.S. has confirmed more than 500 measles cases so far this year. That's 50 percent higher than the total number recorded last year, even though we're only about a quarter of the way through 2019. -
6:52am Apr 16, 2019
2019 Pulitzer Prizes Are Announced By Columbia University
Winners were picked in 14 journalism categories plus 7 in arts, letters and music. Each prize gets $15,000 and the Public Service winner, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, also received a gold medal. -
6:50am Apr 16, 2019
France's President Vows To Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire Monday and was badly damaged. Officials are expressing hope they can save a cathedral that's stood at the heart of France's capital for eight centuries. -
6:47am Apr 16, 2019
What Does It Mean To Be A Normal Person?
What does it mean to be a normal person? It's the question a the heart of the new book — "Normal People" — from the acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney. She talks to NPR's Rachel Martin. -
6:45am Apr 16, 2019
Democratic Presidential Contenders Release Tax Returns
A number of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate are putting out several years of their tax returns returns — that's much earlier than presidential hopefuls have in past campaigns. -
6:41am Apr 16, 2019
South Korea Tries To Broker Another U.S.-North Korea Nuclear Summit
The U.S., North and South Koreas have said they're willing to hold more talks to try to resolve the nuclear crisis. At the same time, the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough are looking slim. -
6:40am Apr 16, 2019
Morning News Brief
Despite fire damage, the French are hopeful they can save Notre Dame Cathedral, which has stood for eight centuries. Democratic presidential contenders are releasing their tax returns. New data show measles cases are surging in the U.S. -
6:34am Apr 16, 2019Politics & Government Politics & Government
Opera In Hong Kong Features Donald Trump Character
In the story, Trump discovers his twin brother in China. The author says his opera has no serious political meaning. He just knew using Trump would grab attention. -
Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto / Getty Images 5:05am Apr 16, 2019National National Politics & GovernmentWhat Does Julian Assange's Arrest Mean For WikiLeaks And U.S. Elections?
Julian Assange probably won't have access to his laptop computer for a while, but that may not mean that the organization he created won't still release secrets and, potentially, affect elections.
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