Morning news brief

NPR | By A Martínez,

Leila Fadel

Published December 4, 2024 at 4:20 AM EST

South Korea's opposition politicians submit a motion to impeach the president. The U.S. Supreme Court to hear case involving gender affirming care. The French government faces a no-confidence vote.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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