Morning Edition for April 15, 2024 (2024)

Middle East

Morning news brief

byMichel Martin,Leila Fadel

12 min

Morning news brief

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Author Interviews

Doris Kearns Goodwin newest book is about her late husband's work in the 1960s

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Doris Kearns Goodwin newest book is about her late husband's work in the 1960s

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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, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March, faces sentencing

byMandalit del Barco

2 min

'Rust' armorer, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March, faces sentencing

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National

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

byStephen Fowler

3 min

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

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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

byAllison 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

byJessica Meszaros

2 min

Florida bans local heat protections for outdoor workers in extreme heat

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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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National

Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits

byDestinee Adams,Michel Martin

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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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

byAndrew 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

byLeila 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

byMichel 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

bySteve Futterman

2 min

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

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