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Tuesday

Politics

The UAW endorses Biden but that doesn't necessarily translate into votes

As primary voters go to the polls in Michigan Tuesday, United Auto Workers members talk about election issues and their union's endorsement of President Biden.

The UAW endorses Biden but that doesn't necessarily translate into votes

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National

Michigan college students say neither party talks about issues that matter to them

As Michigan primary voters head to the polls Tuesday, we hear from students at Wayne State University about their biggest concerns for this election year.

Michigan college students say neither party talks about issues that matter to them

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Sunday

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test

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Politics

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test

Some Arab American, Muslim and young voters in the Detroit area plan to vote "uncommitted" in Tuesday's primary. They want to send a message to Biden: Call for a cease-fire or lose us in November.

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test

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Wednesday

Law

Morning news brief

U.S. Supreme Court takes up an environmental case. Nikki Haley vows to stay in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. Alabama's Supreme Court gives fertilized eggs the same rights as children.

Morning news brief

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Author Interviews

Omotara James releases her debut poetry collection: 'Song of My Softening'

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to poet and author Omotara James about her collection which explores self-love in a Black, fat body. She is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee and a Lambda literary fellow.

Omotara James releases her debut poetry collection: 'Song of My Softening'

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Tuesday

Middle East

Egypt builds a buffer zone in anticipation of a Palestinian refugee spillover

More than half of Gaza's population has sought shelter in the southern region of Rafah across from Egypt's border. Israel warns of an impending ground invasion there if hostages aren't freed by Hamas.

Egypt builds a buffer zone in anticipation of a Palestinian refugee spillover

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Europe

2-day court hearing in London will decide if Assange is extradited to the U.S.

A hearing in a London court will determine whether Julian Assange can be extradited to the United States. Might the the WikiLeaks founder soon face espionage charges in an American courtroom?

2-day court hearing in London will decide if Assange is extradited to the U.S.

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Law

Morning news brief

WikiLeaks founder Assange's latest battle to avoid extradition to U.S. Egypt builds buffer in anticipation of a Palestinian refugee spillover. Louisiana's legislature begins special session on crime.

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Monday

Europe

Morning news brief

Russian forces now occupy a strategically important town in Ukraine's east. Israel still plans an offensive in Rafah. A controversial state military base camp is being built in Texas near the border.

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Europe

As Munich Security Conference concludes, does Europe feel like it can depend on U.S.?

Discussion at this year's Munich Security Conference focused on European fears the U.S. will abandon its 75-year role as guarantor of Europe's security, following Donald Trump's criticism of NATO.

As Munich Security Conference concludes, does Europe feel like it can depend on U.S.?

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Friday

Jennifer Lopez: Then and now

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Music

Jennifer Lopez: Then and now

Jennifer Lopez offers a companion to her 2002 album This Is Me...Then. On This Is Me...Now she is once again inspired by falling in love with Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Lopez: Then and now

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Wednesday

Movie Interviews

A Tunisian mother lost 2 daughters to ISIS. 'Four Daughters' delves into how

The Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters tells the story of Olfa Hamrouni's two eldest daughters, who disappeared to join ISIS. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the director Kaouther Ben Hania.

A Tunisian mother lost 2 daughters to ISIS. 'Four Daughters' delves into how

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Politics

Morning news brief

House votes along party lines to impeach the Homeland Security chief. Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies. Indonesians voted for a new president.

Morning news brief

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Europe

Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies

Kamala Harris will hold a series of meetings with world leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference at a pivotal time in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies

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Politics

House Republicans impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The measure passed by a single vote.

House Republicans impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

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