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6 new books out this week, including true stories of trailblazers

6:00am June 24, 2025

For many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.

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Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.

5:00am June 24, 2025

Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.

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The Trump administration is making an unprecedented reach for data held by states

5:00am June 24, 2025

States hold troves of sensitive personal data that were previously never shared with the federal government or across federal agencies. The Trump administration is trying to change that.

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Sen. Murkowski on why she's having more talks than ever on the state of democracy

5:00am June 24, 2025

The Alaska Republican sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to discuss her memoir, her thoughts on Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill and the future of democracy.

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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say health insurers will cut red tape on 'prior authorizations'

5:00am June 24, 2025

In recent years, health insurers ramped up the practice of requiring doctors to get their approval before tests and procedures. On Monday, health leaders announced voluntary reforms from insurers.

After lashing out at Israel and Iran, Trump says the 'ceasefire is in effect'

4:56am June 24, 2025

President Trump demanded that Israel back off further attacks on Iran after accusing both countries of violating the ceasefire.

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Morning news brief

4:22am June 24, 2025

by Michel Martin

President Trump announced on Monday that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, the U.S. Supreme Court allows third-country deportations temporarily, voting is underway in hotly contested New York City mayoral Democratic primary.

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Rep. Jim Himes says he learned about U.S. attack on Iran on social media

4:19am June 24, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee, about the Iranian attack on a U.S. airbase in Qatar.

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How hot is too hot for kids?

4:19am June 24, 2025

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?

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Sean Combs' defense is about to get its day in court. Here's what to expect

4:17am June 24, 2025

by Michel Martin

For weeks, federal prosecutors have laid out their case against Sean Combs in a Manhattan courtroom. His attorneys should begin presenting their defense on Tuesday. They aren't expected to take long.

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