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Thursday

Climate

Tens of thousands of delegates are attending the U.N. Climate Change Conference

The conference, known as COP28, opened in Dubai on Thursday. Questions focus on whether real action will be taken to slow global warming, and on the host country as a major oil producer.

Tens of thousands of delegates are attending the U.N. Climate Change Conference

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Middle East

Morning news brief

Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel. New York Rep. George Santos may be expelled from Congress. U.S. charges Indian national in alleged assassination plot of Sikh separatist in New York City.

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Wednesday

Politics

Biden to visit Colorado to talk about his domestic agenda

President Biden will be in Pueblo Wednesday to tout his administration's investments in clean energy jobs. He's also expected to take some swipes at right-wing Republicans.

Biden to visit Colorado to talk about his domestic agenda

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Middle East

The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its 6th day

The hostage-for-prisoner exchange is expected to continue on Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and the military situation volatile.

The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its 6th day

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Race

Why hate crimes against Arab Americans have long been difficult to track

The families of three men of Palestinian descent who were shot in Vermont say it was a hate crime. But investigators aren't sure, and tracking anti-Arab hate crimes is uniquely complicated.

Why hate crimes against Arab Americans have long been difficult to track

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Middle East

Morning news brief

Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East again. President Biden to tout clean energy jobs in Colorado. How the U.S. will be impacted if global warming goes beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Tuesday

Middle East

Israel claims it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a Gaza hospital

Israel's military says it's asking everyone at hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate in its pursuit of Hamas. The hospitals are in dire conditions, and staff on the ground say patients are dying.

Israel claims it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a Gaza hospital

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A former Israeli soldier calls for international intervention to stop settler violence

In 2016, Ori Givati served as a reservist soldier in the West Bank. He joined Breaking the Silence a year later. Ori Givati hide caption

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Middle East crisis — explained

A former Israeli soldier calls for international intervention to stop settler violence

Ex-Israeli soldier Ori Givati questions his military experience and the current rise in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.

A former Israeli soldier calls for international intervention to stop settler violence

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National

Independent voters now make up the largest voting bloc in Arizona

NPR speaks with independents, who account for about a third of voters in the swing state of Arizona, about the issues motivating them ahead of the 2024 elections.

Independent voters now make up the largest voting bloc in Arizona

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The Americas

Morning news brief

Supreme Court adopts its first code of ethics. Israel says it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a Gaza hospital. A U.S. government report on climate change stands to influence policy.

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Monday

Business

UAW's new contract helps other car companies' workers — but what about Tesla?

Tentative deals with Detroit's Big 3 will push up wages at rivals as firms try to avoid unionization. How will Tesla, the famously anti-union electric carmaker, respond to the union's ambitions?

UAW's new contract helps other car companies' workers — but what about Tesla?

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Middle East

Morning news brief

Israel's military says it has been battling Hamas fighters around Gaza's hospitals. President Biden this week attends a summit of Asian leaders. U.S. government funding is set to run out on Friday.

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Friday

National

Federal trial begins for David DePape, who's accused of attacking Paul Pelosi

KQED

The federal trial of David DePape started this week. He faces federal charges over an alleged assault on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Federal trial begins for David DePape, who's accused of attacking Paul Pelosi

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Middle East

Morning news brief

Israel gives civilians four-hours a day to flee fighting in North Gaza. Are Democrats reenergized after a strong showing in Tuesday's elections? Crossings at the U.S. southern border are at a high.

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Thursday

Africa

International efforts to end the war in Sudan have waned

Over six months of war has brought Sudan to its knees. Many thousands have been killed and more than two million people have fled the country.

International efforts to end the war in Sudan have waned

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