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In the West Bank, Palestinian olive farmers fear for the worst in this year's harvest

Usually at this time of year, Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank are hard at work in their groves. But because of the war in Gaza, many have not been able to access their land.

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The war in Gaza is a big story on campus. These student reporters aren't shying away

Tensions have been high on college campuses ever since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the resulting war in Gaza. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered.

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An unprecedented year in immigration, and in anti-immigration rhetoric

2023 saw a record number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The issue is front and center in the Republican presidential campaigns.

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Up First briefing: Gaza deaths top 20,000; Colorado Supreme Court Justices threatened

More than 20,000 people have died in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry. Violent rhetoric increased online following the Colorado Supreme Court decision to bar Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.

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More patients are losing their doctors – and their trust in the primary care system

In Rhode Island, safety-net clinics are under new pressures as clinicians retire or burn out. Patients report that it's harder to find care, and they're losing connections to familiar doctors.

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These were the top animal stories on NPR in 2023, including a snake on the plane

This year, animals made their marks with encounters that ranged from sad to creepy to cute.

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Gaza health officials say Israel's offensive has now killed more than 20,000 people

Just more than 10 weeks into the conflict, the number of people killed in Gaza is nearing 1% of the territory's pre-war population. The rising death toll has fueled calls for Israel to shift strategy.

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FCC Seeks Public Comments on Blackout Reporting Requirements

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would provide the Commission with better data on the problem of blackouts and their impact on consumers

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Up First briefing: Gazan Christians worry about survival; EU votes on migration rule

Gaza's tiny Christian community worries about their survival amid the war. The EU makes a breakthrough with new migration rules.

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How a utility company fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels

Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one of a handful of states trying to limit the practice.

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As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68% of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44%.

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Tweens used to hate showers. Now, they're taking over Sephora

Holiday wish lists are all dewy skin drops, hyaluronic acid and lip oil — leaving parents amused and confused.

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Student loan forgiveness isn't dead yet, and other takeaways from 2023

What to make of all the student loan news this year? We have three takeaways, and a literary analogy (it's NPR afterall).

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New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement

Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.

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The mother of a boy shot by police demands accountability after no charges are filed

Nakala Murry says she will continue to fight for justice for her son after a Mississippi grand jury decided against indicting the police sergeant who shot him during a domestic dispute.

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A St. Louis nursing home closes suddenly, prompting wider concerns over care

The displacement of 170 nursing home residents is raising questions and renewing concerns over care facilities and the steep challenges families and frontline workers face in the care system.

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Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.

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Up First briefing: Trump disqualified from Colorado primary ballot; Congo elections

Colorado's Supreme Court disbarred Trump from appearing on its 2024 primary ballot. Millions of Congolese head to polls to elect a new president amid a displacement crisis.

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A story of student loan forgiveness, 20 years in the making

More than 900,000 federal student loan borrowers are seeing their loans erased after being in repayment for two decades or more.

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Up First briefing: Texas immigration law; Pope approves blessing for same-sex couples.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill criminalizing illegal border crossings at the state level. Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples.

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Afghan student made a plea for his uninvited homeland at U.N. climate summit

Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change. But it was not invited to COP28. A young Afghan student came and advocated for his homeland. Did he make any progress?

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Up First briefing: Defense Secretary visits Israel; Southwest to pay $140 million fine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Israel amid concerns about Palestinian casualties. Southwest is ordered to pay $140 million for its 2022 holiday travel meltdown.

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China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how

China has been sending ships and planes to encircle Taiwan and mounting more sophisticated military drills simulating a blockade of the island.

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Alex Jones offers Sandy Hook victims' families $55 million to settle legal claims

Meanwhile, the families submitted a competing plan focused on liquidating the conspiracy theorist's Infowars business.

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