Morning Edition for January 19, 2023 : NPR

Morning news brief

by Steve Inskeep , A Martínez

Morning news brief

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Revisiting the idea of whether AI might help those dealing with isolation, depression

by Yuki Noguchi

Revisiting the idea of whether AI might help those dealing with isolation, depression

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Vietnam is grappling with the political fallout of a corruption scandal

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Recent heavy snow is crucial to the Colorado River but it's not a drought ender

by Alex Hager

Recent heavy snow is crucial to the Colorado River but it's not a drought ender

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The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2023

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There is 1 parking space for every 11 semi trucks on the road. Why that's a problem

by Frank Morris

There is 1 parking space for every 11 semi trucks on the road. Why that's a problem

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'The Sense of Wonder' combines the author's love of basketball and Korean dramas

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Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

Some House Republicans want to leverage must-pass debt limit legislation to extract spending cuts, but President Biden and congressional Democrats aren't interested in negotiating. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

by Susan Davis

Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

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Politics

Would a trillion dollar coin buy time to resolve the debt ceiling debate?

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Asia

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to leave office next month

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History

Abortion was once common practice in America. A small group of doctors changed that

by Rund Abdelfatah , Ramtin Arablouei

Abortion was once common practice in America. A small group of doctors changed that

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National Security

Mishandling of classified documents happens more than you might think

by A Martínez , Greg Myre

Mishandling of classified documents happens more than you might think

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Peru is on edge as protesters converge on the capital

Anti-government protesters who traveled to the capital from across the country march against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in Lima on Wednesday. Martin Mejia/AP hide caption

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Latin America

Peru is on edge as protesters converge on the capital

by Carrie Kahn

Peru is on edge as protesters converge on the capital

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Sports

Fans at the Australian Open watched an amazing 70 shot rally

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Sundance returns in-person to Park City — with more submissions than ever

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Movies

Sundance returns in-person to Park City — with more submissions than ever

by Mandalit del Barco

Sundance returns in-person to Park City — with more submissions than ever

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Business

Microsoft is the latest in a wave of tech companies to announce layoffs

by A Martínez , Bobby Allyn

Microsoft is the latest in a wave of tech companies to announce layoffs

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Technology

Tech layoffs are happening in an economy that is stormier than a year ago

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Space

Scientists are surprised to discover a massive gas cloud near the Andromeda galaxy

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