Leila Fadel
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Aaron Zelin discusses the group now controlling Syria and its 'terrorist' designation
Aaron Zelin of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy talks with NPR's Leila Fadel about the group that now controls Syria and why it's so hard to shed the label of "terrorists."
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Six of Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday
Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others.
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Morning news brief
Seven of Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearing Wednesday, an update on the latest from the LA-area wildfires, South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained over martial law declaration.
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained over martial law declaration
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained for questioning by police over insurrection charges
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Biden, citing national security concerns, blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon
In a statement, President Biden said a deal would have imperiled U.S. supply chains. Critics say the move could backfire, weakening a domestic steelmaker.
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Investigators have a clearer picture of a Texas man accused of New Orleans attack
Authorities in New Orleans and Texas are piecing together why a man drove a pick-up truck down Bourbon Street on New Year's Day -- killing 14 and injuring dozens of others.
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Is there any reason for the U.S. to express an interest in buying Greenland?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Brown University professor Amanda Lynch about why president-elect Donald Trump is seeking to take control of Greenland and Panama.
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Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during Israeli security operations
Villagers in Syria's Golan Heights have told NPR that Israeli troops have raided their homes and confiscated weapons. Israel says its military operation in the area is to ensure border security.
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GOP spoilers could derail Johnson's plans to be reelected House speaker
A new GOP-controlled Congress is set to be sworn in Friday, and then members will elect a speaker. Mike Johnson got a key endorsement for his reelection bid from President-elect Donald Trump.
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With fears about the future, some Syrian women find comfort in beauty parlors
In Damascus beauty parlors, Syrian women hope looking good will help them feel better about a future they fear. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 31, 2024.)