/tags/morning-edition Morning Edition en-US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2025 10:51:30 GMT /2025-05-15/trump-says-hes-lifting-sanctions-on-syria-confusing-some-allies-in-israel President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:51:30 GMT /2025-05-15/trump-says-hes-lifting-sanctions-on-syria-confusing-some-allies-in-israel Carrie Kahn, Hadeel Al-Shalchi, A Martínez /2025-05-15/rfk-jr-stands-by-deep-cuts-to-health-budget-during-contentious-hearings Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firm on the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, cuts he says were suggested by Elon Musk and his DOGE team. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:49:20 GMT /2025-05-15/rfk-jr-stands-by-deep-cuts-to-health-budget-during-contentious-hearings Selena Simmons-Duffin /2025-05-15/nyt-columnist-thomas-friedman-sees-creative-possibilities-from-trumps-mideast-trip New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says President Trump "made a very good move" in meeting with Syria's interim president and announcing he would lift sanctions on Israel's neighbor. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:49:02 GMT /2025-05-15/nyt-columnist-thomas-friedman-sees-creative-possibilities-from-trumps-mideast-trip Steve Inskeep, Obed Manuel /news/2025-05-15/a-texas-abortion-ban-sponsor-aims-to-clarify-when-doctors-can-do-the-procedure Since abortion became almost entirely illegal in Texas in 2021, the state has seen a significant rise in the number of women who die in pregnancy or after giving birth. A new bill aims to change that. Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news/2025-05-15/a-texas-abortion-ban-sponsor-aims-to-clarify-when-doctors-can-do-the-procedure Katia Riddle /2025-05-15/newly-published-stories-show-a-different-side-of-ian-fleming-and-graham-greene The latest issue of "The Strand Magazine" contains rare stories by the iconic midcentury writers Ian Fleming and Graham Greene. Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-15/newly-published-stories-show-a-different-side-of-ian-fleming-and-graham-greene Milton Guevara, Majd Al-Waheidi /2025-05-15/being-dismissed-for-being-different-adam-duritz-on-new-music-with-counting-crows In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth. Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-15/being-dismissed-for-being-different-adam-duritz-on-new-music-with-counting-crows Leila Fadel, Phil Harrell /2025-05-15/morning-news-brief A look at relations between Israel and Syria, U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over birthright citizenship, House Republicans continue budget negotiations despite tensions within party. Thu, 15 May 2025 08:18:21 GMT /2025-05-15/morning-news-brief A Martínez, Steve Inskeep /2025-05-15/some-see-gov-newsom-shifting-to-the-center-ahead-of-possible-presidential-run As California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces reductions to health care for migrants in the country illegally, some say that he's moving to the political center ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run. Thu, 15 May 2025 08:17:21 GMT /2025-05-15/some-see-gov-newsom-shifting-to-the-center-ahead-of-possible-presidential-run A Martínez, Scott Shafer /2025-05-15/afghan-refugee-discusses-trump-administrations-ending-of-temporary-protections NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Haris Tarin, a refugee who fled Afghanistan 30 years ago, about the Trump administration ending temporary protected status for Afghans in the U.S. Thu, 15 May 2025 08:14:48 GMT /2025-05-15/afghan-refugee-discusses-trump-administrations-ending-of-temporary-protections Steve Inskeep /2025-05-15/republicans-continue-negotiations-over-budget-despite-divisions-on-certain-policies House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package of President Trump's domestic priorities that they hope to advance by the end of next week. Thu, 15 May 2025 08:13:59 GMT /2025-05-15/republicans-continue-negotiations-over-budget-despite-divisions-on-certain-policies Barbara Sprunt, A Martínez