Morning Edition

Flu season is starting to ramp up. Why is the flu vaccine not as effective for those who are overweight and obese? Scientists work to fix the problem. Also, in a new book, Detroit residents navigate through life during and after the city's bankruptcy. Listen for all kinds of stories on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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Boris Johnson is Britain's new prime minister, replacing Theresa May - who could not deliver Brexit. Now, in a seaside district of England, so-called "Brexiteers" are cheering that one of their own is now in charge. But will they forgive their new leader if he fails to make a deal to leave the E.U.? Join us for the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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The coronavirus is spreading - and scientists are using computers to try to predict what will happen next. But can a mostly voluntary effort keep up with a growing crisis? Plus, voters in fourteen states could transform the Democratic race. We'll have all the numbers, state-by-state results, plus the biggest surprises from Super Tuesday on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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On the next Morning Edition, how can Democrats win more religious voters in 2020? Their pursuit of key swing votes from a group their party has sometimes neglected. Also, the science of training your baby to sleep. Hear the news, plus stories that affect your world on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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In suburban Texas, a fast-growing - and diversifying - population, is reshaping the electorate. Can Democrats capitalize on the changing demographics in cities like  Houston and Fort Bend and win a state that's chosen a Republican president for the last four decades?on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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On the next Morning Edition, if you're happy and you know it... you might live longer. New research shows optimism can extend your life. Plus, former Secretary of Defens James Mattis speaks with Steve Inskeep about his new book, and also the latest on Hurricane Dorian. Join us for Morning Edition from NPR News.

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Distrust in the health care system runs generations deep in communities of color, particularly among African Americans. Can lawmakers and public health officials adjust their messaging to regain that trust during a pandemic? Plus, jobless claims continue to pile up. A closer look at the latest unemployment numbers on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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Johnson and Johnson is one of America's most famous brand names. But it has also dealt with its share of controversy. Now, at a trial in Oklahoma, the health care giant is accused of contributing to the opioid crisis. Can the company's reputation - and its stock - recover? Join us for the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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Latinos have a chance to influence this fall's election results. But in many communities, the pandemic has made it particularly difficult for Latinos to register to vote. Can a group that has a history of low voter turnout overcome that obstacle? That’s on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States - and those inside immigration detention centers are especially at risk. Concerned lawyers say conditions inside overcrowded facilities are unsafe for their clients. The fight to protect detained migrants during a pandemic on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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Reproductive rights advocates hope that President-elect Joe Biden will reverse many of the pro-life policies put in place by the Trump administration. But rolling back those changes might be difficult with three Trump-nominated, conservative justices on the Supreme Court. Start your day with that story and the latest news on Morning Edition from NPR News.

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On the next Morning Edition, Democrats try to win some votes at the Iowa State Fair. Can Kamala Harris and other presidential hopefuls attract enough to catch front-runner Joe Biden? Also, a song about boundary-shattering love teaches young girls to express themselves. Hear the news, plus stories that affect your world on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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Some students who depend on special education services struggled this spring -- and with many schools remaining remote in the fall, educators are trying to figure out a better plan to teach students with disabilities. Can school leaders find a way to help kids who need more than just a computer screen? Join us for Morning Edition from NPR News.

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With no cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for their patients. But in different hospitals, different drugs are being administered. So what choices, if any, do patients have? Plus, forty years ago, the Mount Saint Helens volcano erupted in Washington State. A look back at a devastating natural disaster on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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On the next Morning Edition, why did hundreds who worked at a Catholic hospital in New York lose their pensions? Also, what if the symptoms of getting old could be stopped, or even reversed? We'll tell you about new treatments for aging. Plus, the latest on the House impeachment inquiry. Hear news, plus stories that affect your world on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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One month ago, Amanda Hackett was asleep at home when she got a call in the middle of the night. Her mother, who lives far away and suffers from dementia, had just had a stroke. She tells the story of her desperate two-day drive from Florida to Texas just as COVID-19 warnings were ramping up. Caring for loved ones during a pandemic on the next Morning Edition from NPR News.

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