Morning Edition for May 24, 2023 : NPR

Morning news brief

by Michel Martin , Steve Inskeep

Morning news brief

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Can a chatbot help people with eating disorders as well as another human?

by Kate Wells

Can a chatbot help people with eating disorders as well as another human?

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A typhoon just lashed Guam. What does federal relief look like for a U.S. territory?

This photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the typhoon closing in on Tumon Bay, Guam on Tuesday. Junior Grade Drew Lovullo/AP hide caption

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A typhoon just lashed Guam. What does federal relief look like for a U.S. territory?

by Rachel Treisman

A typhoon just lashed Guam. What does federal relief look like for a U.S. territory?

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State probe finds Catholic Church in Illinois vastly underreported clergy sex abuse

by Camryn Cutinello

State probe finds Catholic Church in Illinois vastly underreported clergy sex abuse

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The High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, will soon have a new temple

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After years of drought, whitewater rafting is roaring back to life in California

by Joshua Yeager

After years of drought, whitewater rafting is roaring back to life in California

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In 'Exclusion,' Kenneth Lin draws on his roots as the son of Chinese immigrants

Karoline performs as Katie and Tony Nam as Malcolm in Exclusion at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Margot Schulman/Arena Stage hide caption

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In 'Exclusion,' Kenneth Lin draws on his roots as the son of Chinese immigrants

by Olivia Hampton

In 'Exclusion,' Kenneth Lin draws on his roots as the son of Chinese immigrants

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U.S.-China relations are at a low point. Are things starting to turn around?

by John Ruwitch

U.S.-China relations are at a low point. Are things starting to turn around?

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Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights

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Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights

by Domenico Montanaro

Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights

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Low-key Louisiana lawmaker tapped to help lead GOP debt negotiations

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Politics

Low-key Louisiana lawmaker tapped to help lead GOP debt negotiations

by Deirdre Walsh , Barbara Sprunt

Low-key Louisiana lawmaker tapped to help lead GOP debt negotiations

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Middle East

Young Iraqis turn to rap after the war to express trauma, dissent and protest

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National

It's been 1 year since the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, killed 21 people

by Michel Martin , Adrian Florido

It's been 1 year since the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, killed 21 people

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Business

A debt default by the U.S. would be devastating to the nation's credit rating

by Steve Inskeep , David Gura

A debt default by the U.S. would be devastating to the nation's credit rating

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Business

Ford changes direction and will keep AM radio in its 2024 vehicles

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Author Interviews

South Korean beauty culture reveals a grim future in 'Flawless'

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Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to announce his GOP presidential bid on Twitter

by Steve Inskeep , Kelsey Snell

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to announce his GOP presidential bid on Twitter

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Lack of air traffic controllers is industry's biggest issue, United Airlines CEO says

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Business

Lack of air traffic controllers is industry's biggest issue, United Airlines CEO says

by Ally Schweitzer

Lack of air traffic controllers is industry's biggest issue, United Airlines CEO says

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Sports

VR designer helps people experience what it was like to play in the Negro Leagues

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