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Friday

Politics

Morning news brief

Clearing the wreckage of the Baltimore bridge collapse will be arduous. President Biden was joined by two ex-presidents at a fundraiser. It's been a week since gunmen stormed a Moscow concert hall.

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Thursday

Law

Judge in California recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman

A California judge has recommended that attorney John Eastman be disbarred and pay a $10,000 fine for his role in Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Judge in California recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman

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Obituaries

Ex-Sen. Joseph Lieberman, onetime Democratic vice presidential nominee, dies at 82

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Centrist politician Joe Lieberman, who became the first Jewish American candidate on a major party presidential ticket, died Wednesday in New York City due to complications from a fall.

Ex-Sen. Joseph Lieberman, onetime Democratic vice presidential nominee, dies at 82

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National

Morning news brief

Federal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse is in early stages. Ex-crypto king will be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors. Deal reached in lawsuit between Disney and Fla Gov. DeSantis' allies.

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Race

Why Beyoncé's foray into country music with 'Cowboy Carter' has been polarizing

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Francesca Royster, author of Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions, about how Black artists have contributed to country music and the barriers they've faced.

Why Beyoncé's foray into country music with 'Cowboy Carter' has been polarizing

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Wednesday

National

Coast Guard suspends Baltimore rescue mission. It's now a recovery operation

Investigators are trying to understand why a massive cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Six people are now presumed dead in what investigators believe was an accident.

Coast Guard suspends Baltimore rescue mission. It's now a recovery operation

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National

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Six people are presumed dead after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Gaza officials say 12 people drowned trying to get aid dropped aid. Federal agents raided two homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs.

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Middle East

People in Gaza, suffering from mass hunger, are dying in quests to get food

Amid the war in Gaza, a crowd of people went into the Mediterranean Sea this week to try to retrieve boxes of aid from air drops. Gaza authorities say 12 people drowned.

People in Gaza, suffering from mass hunger, are dying in quests to get food

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Tuesday

Conditions in Gaza and Tense Israel-US Relations

Israeli soldiers unpack their tanks and APC's to load up to trucks, after returning from Gaza on the Gaza border, Israel, Feb. 29. Maya Levin for NPR hide caption

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Conditions in Gaza and Tense Israel-US Relations

We hear from a U.N. spokesperson about the conditions for civilians he saw in Gaza. We also speak to an Israeli government minister about the level of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and about why a delegation to the U.S. was cancelled over a vote at the U.N.

Conditions in Gaza and Tense Israel-US Relations

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National

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the impact of the Key Bridge collapse

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about what we know about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and recovery efforts being made by the city.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the impact of the Key Bridge collapse

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National

Cease-fire resolution, growing support for Gaza in the U.S. sour relations with Israel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Daniel Estrin and Minister for Strategic Affairs in Israel, Ron Dermer.

Cease-fire resolution, growing support for Gaza in the U.S. sour relations with Israel

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National

After Baltimore bridge collapse, emergency crews respond to mass casualty event

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More than a mile of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was hit by a cargo ship. At least two people have been pulled from the water.

After Baltimore bridge collapse, emergency crews respond to mass casualty event

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Europe

London's High Court to rule on whether Assange can appeal extradition to the U.S.

The court is expected to hand down its ruling on Tuesday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be able to appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States.

London's High Court to rule on whether Assange can appeal extradition to the U.S.

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National

Morning news brief

Part of a Maryland bridge collapses after a ship crashes into it. Israel cancels talks in Washington after cease-fire vote clears the U.N. Supreme Court abortion pill case could affect other drugs.

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Monday

Europe

Latvia prepares for Russian aggression amid concern war will spread beyond Ukraine

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Latvia's Foreign Minister Krišjanis Karinš about the threat amid waning U.S. enthusiasm for supporting Ukraine. Lithuania and Estonia officials are also in Washington, D.C.

Latvia prepares for Russian aggression amid concern war will spread beyond Ukraine

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