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S. Korea President, Texas Abortion Lawsuit, Coffee Prices

Sat, 14 Dec 2024

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South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial law on the democracy. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion medication to a Dallas-area woman. A drought in Brazil has caused the price of coffee on the futures market to reach a 47-year high.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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2.978 - 5.34 Scott Simon

South Korea's president has been impeached.

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5.88 - 11.965 Ayesha Roscoe

Earlier this month, he tried to impose martial law as he struggled against his political opponents in the government.

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12.185 - 12.985 Scott Simon

I'm Scott Simon.

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13.346 - 24.594 Ayesha Roscoe

And I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. Thousands of protesters outside the parliament building cheered when the measure was passed.

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27.955 - 33.62 Scott Simon

The impeachment has significant implications for U.S. foreign policy. We'll have more on that story.

34 - 39.645 Ayesha Roscoe

Plus, Texas sues a New York doctor for prescribing abortion medication to a Dallas woman.

40.085 - 43.508 Scott Simon

And coffee prices soar after a bad drought hits Brazil.

44.009 - 46.791 Ayesha Roscoe

Stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend.

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