Leila Fadel
Stories
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World
2 assassinations in the last 48 hours may destabilize the entire Middle East
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Lebanese Foreign Minister Bou Habib about whether his country is bracing for a wider war with Israel.
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World
Morning news brief
Assassinations in the Middle East stoke fears of more violence. The case against three of the alleged 9/11 attack plotters reaches a conclusion. More than 100 large wildfires are burning in the U.S.
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National
After 20 years in Guantanamo, 3 alleged Sept. 11 plotters will plead guilty
After nearly 2 decades in prison at Guantanamo Bay, three men accused of roles in the 9/11 terrorist attacks will plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence, rather than a death-penalty trial.
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Politics
At Black journalism convention, Trump attacks Kamala Harris’ racial identity
Former President Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Vice President Harris at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday. He questioned her biracial background.
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Sports
37 athletes represent this year's refugee Olympic team
The team has been called a symbol of inclusion, equality and achievement for displaced people worldwide. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the team manager Gonzalo Barrio.
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World
Morning news brief
Donald Trump will be interviewed as a witness in the assassination attempt probe. A Democratic primary race for a U.S. House seat in Arizona gains interest from GOP donors. A roundup of Olympic news.
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Politics
With less than 100 days to Election Day, Harris must choose a running mate
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Elaine Kamarck, author of "Picking the Vice President," about the Harris campaign's search for a running mate.
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World
Morning news brief
Israel blames Hezbollah for deadly rocket strike. Venezuela’s electoral authority declares President Maduro the winner of Sunday’s election. Donald Trump escalates his attacks against VP Harris.
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World
The war against Hamas is taking a toll on Israel's economy and military
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Daniel Byman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the military case for Israel supporting a ceasefire.