Morning Edition for April 15, 2024 : NPR

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Morning news brief

by Michel Martin, Leila Fadel

12 min

Morning news brief

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A historian's view of 'an extraordinary time capsule of the '60s'

Doris Kearns Goodwin and Dick Goodwin were married in 1975. Marc Peloquin, courtesy of the author. hide caption

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Author Interviews

A historian's view of 'an extraordinary time capsule of the '60s'

by Reena Advani

7 min

A historian's view of 'an extraordinary time capsule of the '60s'

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Africa

The U.S. announces new aid for Sudan, where civil war broke out a year ago

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The U.S. announces new aid for Sudan, where civil war broke out a year ago

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Law

'Rust' armorer to be sentenced in accidental shooting of cinematographer

by Mandalit del Barco

2 min

'Rust' armorer to be sentenced in accidental shooting of cinematographer

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The Americas

Why you might want to learn how to say 'Cheesehead' in Portuguese

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Why you might want to learn how to say 'Cheesehead' in Portuguese

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National

Alabama may soon have a U.S. House delegation that more closely matches its diversity

by Stephen Fowler

3 min

Alabama may soon have a U.S. House delegation that more closely matches its diversity

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Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief

After using the Lenire device for an hour each day for 12 weeks, Victoria Banks says her tinnitus is "barely noticeable." David Petrelli/Victoria Banks hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief

by Allison Aubrey

3 min

Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief

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National

Florida bans local heat protections for outdoor workers in extreme heat

by Jessica Meszaros

2 min

Florida bans local heat protections for outdoor workers in extreme heat

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Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits

Tanya Warden, 55, sits for a portrait at her workplace in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 26 2024. Warden's son, Tyron Alexander, was shot multiple times and died in October 2020. Hannah Yoon for NPR hide caption

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We, The Voters

Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits

by Destinee Adams, Michel Martin, Ana Perez, H.J. Mai

11 min

Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits

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Law

3 Abu Ghraib prison detainees finally get their day in a U.S. court

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3 Abu Ghraib prison detainees finally get their day in a U.S. court

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Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Artist Faith Ringgold sits before her quilt "Tar Beach" in 1993. The artwork also inspired a children's book of the same name. Kathy Willens/AP hide caption

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Obituaries

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

by Andrew Limbong

3 min

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

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Middle East

Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for an attack that killed top Iranian officers

by Leila Fadel, Daniel Estrin, Greg Myre

7 min

Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for an attack that killed top Iranian officers

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Music News

Beyonce's chart topping new album is out on vinyl but there's some controversy

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Beyonce's chart topping new album is out on vinyl but there's some controversy

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Sports

It's draft day for the WNBA and all eyes are on Iowa's Caitlin Clark

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It's draft day for the WNBA and all eyes are on Iowa's Caitlin Clark

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Middle East

Iran's unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel create tension world wide

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Iran's unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel create tension world wide

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Law

Jury selection to begin in the federal criminal trial of former President Trump

by Michel Martin, Andrea Bernstein

3 min

Jury selection to begin in the federal criminal trial of former President Trump

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Sports

Scottie Scheffler, 27, wins the Masters Tournament for the 2nd time

by Steve Futterman

2 min

Scottie Scheffler, 27, wins the Masters Tournament for the 2nd time

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