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A bi-coastal, 24-hour news operation, Morning Edition is hosted by NPR's Steve Inskeep in Washington, D.C., and Renee Montagne at NPR West in Culver City, CA. Even as hosts, Inskeep and Montagne often get out from behind the anchor desk and travel across the world to report on the news first hand.

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Suspect Walks After Improper Miranda Warning

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An L.A. County detective testified that he gave a suspect the Miranda warning. But a TruTV reality show was following him around. Video shows the detective actually said, "You watch TV. You know your rights and all that?" Prosecutors say that's not close enough.

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3:57 am

Tue May 8, 2012

English-Language News Launched By Univision, ABC

By Mandalit del Barco

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 4:41 am

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The joint venture will create a multi-platform news service for English-speaking Hispanics. The venture will feature a 24/7 cable channel, as well as digital media platforms.

Asia

3:42 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Chen Feards Supporters Will Pay For His Escape

By Louisa Lim

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 4:41 am

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3:34 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Israeli Election Canceled, Kadima To Join Netanyahu

By Steve Inskeep

Originally published on Sun May 13, 2012 5:27 am

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Israel's prime minister has formed a national unity government. Like all Israeli leaders, Benjamin Netanyahu leads a coalition government in parliament. He needs to put together multiple parties to have a majority. And by adding the centrist Kadima party to his side, Netanyahu increases his support and avoids the possibility of having to call an early election. NPR's. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro joins us on the line from Israel to tell us what it all means. Lourdes, hi.

LOURDES GARCIA-NAVARRO, BYLINE: Hi.

3:26 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Wis. Primary To Choose A Candidate To Face Walker

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Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk chat before the start of a live debate for Democratic gubernatorial primary candidates Friday at the Wisconsin Public Television studio in Madison. The front-runners vying for a chance to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a June recall election bashed the governor during the debate. Not pictured are fellow candidates Doug La Follette and Kathleen Vinehout.

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Gov. Scott Walker announces the $100 million "Transform Milwaukee" initiative at Hatco Corp. in Milwaukee on April 30, along with Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and Workforce Development Director Reggie Newson. Walker faces a recall election June 5.

By David Schaper

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 11:00 am

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Shortly after he took office last winter, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republicans in the Legislature enraged Democrats and public employee unions by cutting collective bargaining rights, and Wisconsin has been on fire politically ever since. A protest movement forced a recall election, scheduled for June 5, and now, voters in Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary will select Walker's challenger.

3:26 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Al-Qaida Airline Plot Wasn't A Public Threat

By David Greene

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 4:41 am

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The White House and FBI have confirmed al-Qaida attempted to target a plane bound for the United States. All indications are the plan was conceived by al-Qaida's arm in Yemen. But officials say the plot was foiled before it was any threat to the public.

Business

3:13 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Bank Of America Offers Mortgage Reduction Effort

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Bank of America is offering to reduce an average $150,000 in principal for borrowers who qualify, a bank official says.

By Yuki Noguchi

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 7:03 am

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Bank of America is offering about 200,000 homeowners a chance to wipe out a big chunk of their mortgage debt. The offers are part of the settlement Bank of America and other major banks reached with state and federal regulators earlier this year, and it's one of the biggest principal forgiveness opportunities so far.

2:21 am

Tue May 8, 2012

What Hollande's Anti-Austerity Rhetoric Means

By Eleanor Beardsley

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 4:41 am

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Socialist Francois Hollande won the French presidency over the weekend, in large part due to his pledge to push for growth and battle the German-led austerity approach to Europe's fiscal problems. But what does that pledge mean in practical terms?

Economy

2:21 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Germany Stays The Course On Austerity Measures

By David Greene

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 4:41 am

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The elections in France and Greece signaled a resounding popular rejection of the tough austerity measures being pushed by Germany, Europe's largest economy. But Berlin doesn't appear to be changing course.

Asia

2:21 am

Tue May 8, 2012

Pakistan's Prime Minister Refuses To Step Down

By Steve Inskeep

Originally published on Tue May 8, 2012 4:41 am

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued a judgment against the country's prime minister - again. The court had already ruled against Prime Minister Yusuf Reza Gilani for blocking a corruption investigation. Now, the judges have released details of their ruling, giving 77 pages worth of reasons why they found the prime minister in contempt of court. Let's remember this conflict is taking place in a vital, if troubled, U.S. ally.

NPR's Julie McCarthy joins us on the line from Islamabad, as she has so many times over the years. Hi, Julie.

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