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    U.S. Men's hockey overtime win and the Olympic sport that produces the best athletes

    2026-2-19 | 31 mins.
    If enjoyed this, check out the Up First Winter Games Video Podcast. You'll find it at youtube.com/npr. 

    This bonus episode of Up First was edited by Eric Whitney. Our visual editors include Nicole Werbeck, Elizabeth Gillis, Grace Raver and Pablo Valdivia. 

    It was produced by Lauren Migaki, Brianna Scott, Ana Perez, Barry Gordemer and Elizabeth Baker.

    We get engineering support from Jay Czys, Andie Huether, Becky Brown and Josephine Nyounai. 

    Our Executive Producers are Adam Verdugo, Jay Shaylor and Samantha Melbourneweaver. 

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    Trump's Board Of Peace, Former Prince Andrew Arrested, Zuckerberg Defends Meta

    2026-2-19 | 11 mins.
    President Trump convenes the first meeting of his Board of Peace, touting $5 billion in reconstruction pledges for Gaza as Israel gives Hamas 60 days to disarm or face renewed war.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
    And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in the first-ever social media addiction trial, defending accusations that the company knew kids under 13 were using Instagram and built its platforms to hook young users early.

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    Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Robbie Griffiths, Miguel Macias, Tina Kraja, Brett Neely, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.

    Our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction
    (01:56) Trump's Board of Peace
    (06:10) Former Prince Andrew Arrested
    (08:30) Zuckerberg Defends Meta

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    US & Iran Plan To Meet Again, CBS: Colbert & Cooper, Social Media On Trial

    2026-2-18 | 13 mins.
    U.S. and Iranian negotiators agree to keep talking after meetings in Geneva, even as President Trump threatens military force and Tehran warns it could retaliate.
    Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked a political guest from his late-night show, adding to a wave of upheaval involving Anderson Cooper and corporate maneuvering at the network’s parent company.
    And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial testing whether social media companies can be held legally responsible for harming young users.

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    Today’s episode of Up First was edited by James Hider, Pallavi Gogoi, Brett Neely, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Simon-Laslo Janssen.Our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.(0:00) Introduction
    (01:55) US & Iran Plan To Meet Again
    (05:26) CBS: Colbert & Cooper
    (09:49) Social Media On Trial

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    US-Iran Talks, Texas ICE Shooting Trial, Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies At 84

    2026-2-17 | 13 mins.
    U.S. and Iranian officials meet again in Geneva as the Trump administration sends more military forces to the region while pressing Tehran to limit its nuclear program.
    Nine defendants go on trial in Texas over a shooting outside an ICE detention center, in a case federal prosecutors are framing as terrorism and defense attorneys say grew out of a protest.
    And Reverend Jesse Jesse Jackson, the civil leader, presidential candidate and longtime advocate for racial and economic justice, has died at age 84.

    Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.
    Today’s episode of Up First was edited by James Hider, Alfredo Carbajal, Kara Platoni, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Simon-Laslo Janssen.Our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction
    (02:17) US-Iran Talks
    (05:40) Texas ICE Shooting Trial
    (09:26) Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies At 84

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    Cheating in the most-polite sport, curling and what is "sledhead?"

    2026-2-16 | 23 mins.
    If enjoyed this, check out the Up First Winter Games Video Podcast. You'll find it at youtube.com/npr. 

    This bonus episode of Up First was edited by Eric Whitney. Our visual editors include Nicole Werbeck, Elizabeth Gillis, Grace Raver and Pablo Valdivia. 

    It was produced by Lauren Migaki, Brianna Scott, Ana Perez, Barry Gordemer and Elizabeth Baker.

    We get engineering support from Jay Czys, Andie Huether, Becky Brown and Josephine Nyounai. 

    Our Executive Producers are Adam Verdugo, Jay Shaylor and Samantha Melbourneweaver. 

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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Up First+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/upfirst
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