Michel Martin
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National
Morning news brief
Israelis protest Netanyahu government after bodies of six hostages recovered. Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics. A look at Harris and Trump plans to tackle high housing costs.
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Europe
Far-right party makes large gains in elections in 2 states in eastern Germany
Voters in two states in eastern Germany have given a far-right party its best result since WWII — results that have many worried about a resurgence of anti-immigrant, populist politics in Europe.
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Politics
Trump tells town hall crowd that he supports free IVF treatments
Former President Donald Trump told crowds in Wisconsin and Michigan that he would make IVF treatment free if wins a second term. “I was always for IVF," Trump told them.
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Politics
Vice President Kalama Harris answered questions on CNN about her policy views
It was Harris' first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. She said she’d appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, and she responded to questions about policy shifts over the years.
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Health
The deadly listeria outbreak in the U.S. has worsened
An additional six people have died as the toll from contamination at a single Boar's Head plant becomes the worst listeria outbreak since 2011. Listeria is a bacterial, food-borne illness.
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Mental Health
Complex grief: Coping with the loss of a sibling
NPR's Michel Martin talks to author Annie Sklaver Orenstein, who offers insights on how we grieve the loss of family. Her book is: "Always A Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide To Grief."
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World
Morning news brief
Kamala Harris talked to CNN for her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. Don Trump held a town hall in Wisconsin. The U.S. has the worst listeria outbreak since 2011.
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National
Retired military chaplain reflects on Arlington National Cemetery's sacred ground
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired military chaplain David Peters about why places like Arlington National Cemetery try to stay out of politics.
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Music
Paul Robeson's many faces get new spotlight in recording premiere
A box set featuring previously unreleased recordings sheds new light on the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player and activist.
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World
Morning news brief
French authorities indict Telegram founder on multiple charges. Donald Trump shares TikTok video including footage that may violate federal law. Republicans insist noncitizens will sway the election.
