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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

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McCartney recorded 'Penny Lane' vocals 50 years ago

McCartney recorded 'Penny Lane' vocals 50 years ago

The Beatles were at Abbey Road Studios in London recording sessions for their eighth studio album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." "Penny Lane" didn't make it onto that album, though.

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Coyle: 'We'll move quickly' on hiring new football coach

Coyle: 'We'll move quickly' on hiring new football coach

The U's athletic director said he has been in this situation before at Syracuse and Boise State. Regents Chair Dean Johnson said he expects a hire soon.
by Peter Cox

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Is there a doctor in the House? There are two in the Senate

Is there a doctor in the House? There are two in the Senate

The Senate has its first two doctors since 1991, and they hope to dive right into work given the legislative session's spotlight on health care.
by Brian Bakst

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Art Hounds: Capitol vs. Capital

Art Hounds: Capitol vs. Capital

This week on Art Hounds: The newly refurbished state Capitol reopens to the public, and artist Sean Smuda presents "Universal Capital."
by Marianne Combs

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Doors' landmark song released 50 years ago

Doors' landmark song released 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Light My Fire" from the Door's self-titled album released in January 1967, 50 years ago today.

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House majority leader outlines GOP priorities

House majority leader outlines GOP priorities

High on the to-do list for legislators this session is approving a budget, addressing health care costs, and making decisions on taxes and transportation spending.

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Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

"I think some of the events over the past few weeks underscored some of the concerns and some of the things I've been seeing with that program," the U's athletic director said.
by Matt Sepic

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One-vote majority in Senate leaves GOP little wiggle room

One-vote majority in Senate leaves GOP little wiggle room

Republicans are now in control of the Minnesota Senate for only the second time since senators began using party labels 40 years ago. But they hold the chamber by just a single seat.
by Brian Bakst

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Controversial Rod Stewart song became so popular that BBC was forced to air it

Controversial Rod Stewart song became so popular that BBC was forced to air it

Today's Morning Edition music is from Rod Stewart with "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)" which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today. At first the BBC wouldn't play the song on the radio because of the suggestive nature of some of the lyrics, but it was so popular they eventually let it on the air. The song would end up at the top of the charts for eight weeks in the U.S.

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