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February 1, 2023

Biden and McCarthy Talk Debt Limit, Tyre Nichols' Funeral, Federal Reserve Rate Hike

February 1, 2023 • President Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling, thousands expected to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral in Memphis, the Fed's latest move to tamp down inflation.

Biden and McCarthy Talk Debt Limit, Tyre Nichols' Funeral, Federal Reserve Rate Hike

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January 31, 2023

Blinken In the West Bank, Colorado River Deadline, Trump and Stormy Daniels

January 31, 2023 • Antony Blinken meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, cutting water use along the Colorado River, evidence is presented on Trump's role in paying hush money to Stormy Daniels.

Blinken In the West Bank, Colorado River Deadline, Trump and Stormy Daniels

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January 30, 2023

The Path Forward In Memphis, Blinken In Israel, House Republicans Launch Hearings

January 30, 2023 • Leaders in Memphis say police reform is just part of the solution to police violence, Antony Blinken arrives in Jerusalem amid mounting violence, House Republicans begin probes into Democrats.

The Path Forward In Memphis, Blinken In Israel, House Republicans Launch Hearings

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Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain (October 16, 2022) - A man from Senegal turns away from the camera at the door of his home near strawberry farms, where he does seasonal work. He asked not to be identified, because he did not want his family to know he lived in difficult conditions. Ricci Shryock for NPR hide caption

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January 29, 2023

Chapter 3: The Call Home

January 29, 2023 • For many African migrants who set out on long and dangerous journeys to Europe, the end point is Huelva province in southwestern Spain. Here, strawberry fields spread for miles and miles and jobs are plentiful. Each year, thousands of seasonal workers cultivate the soil, plant seedlings, water and fertilize and harvest the crops.

Chapter 3: The Call Home

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January 28, 2023

Tyre Nichols Video Released, Middle East Violence, Latest NPR Shopping Trip

January 28, 2023 • Memphis releases footage of the violent traffic stop that resulted in the death of Tyre Nichols. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits the Middle East amid renewed violence. NPR returns to a particular Walmart for more insight into the economy.

Tyre Nichols Video Released, Middle East Violence, Latest NPR Shopping Trip

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January 27, 2023

Police Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols Case, GOP Identity, Overseeing Virus Research

January 27, 2023 • Five police officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, Republicans disagree on what it means to be conservative, U.S. officials weigh how to oversee risky virus research.

Police Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols Case, GOP Identity, Overseeing Virus Research

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January 26, 2023

State of the Economy, Trump Allowed Back On Facebook, Fentanyl and Social Media

January 26, 2023 • What new federal data may reveal about consumer confidence and the U.S. economy, Meta lets Donald Trump back on Facebook, social media companies face pressure to crack down on online fentanyl sales.

State of the Economy, Trump Allowed Back On Facebook, Fentanyl and Social Media

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January 25, 2023

Ukraine's Allies Prepare To Send Battle Tanks, Tesla Earnings, Diplomacy in Africa

January 25, 2023 • A U.S. official says the Biden administration is "leaning towards" sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Tesla reports earnings amid turmoil, the U.S. attempts to strengthen ties in Africa.

Ukraine's Allies Prepare To Send Battle Tanks, Tesla Earnings, Diplomacy in Africa

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January 24, 2023

Shootings In Half Moon Bay, Ticketmaster Hearing, Oscar Nominations Announced

January 24, 2023 • Seven are dead and one is injured after California's second mass shooting in three days, U.S. senators hold a hearing on ticketing giant Ticketmaster, nominees for the 2023 Oscars are announced.

Shootings In Half Moon Bay, Ticketmaster Hearing, Oscar Nominations Announced

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January 23, 2023

Monterey Park Shooting, Biden Documents, Simplifying COVID Vaccines

January 23, 2023 • The latest on the deadly shooting in Monterey Park, President Biden's lawyers uncover more classified material at his Delaware home, and the FDA considers changing how COVID vaccines are administered.

Monterey Park Shooting, Biden Documents, Simplifying COVID Vaccines

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