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Israel and Iran trade more deadly strikes in third day of escalating conflict

8:11am June 15, 2025

At least 10 people were killed in Israel overnight, after multiple Iranian missiles evaded the country's defense systems. Explosions rocked Tehran, where the health ministry said 224 have been killed.

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Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there

7:02am June 15, 2025

Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.

Sunday Puzzle: Name two, start with three

6:00am June 15, 2025

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPCC listener Jerry Tsai and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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Death toll from plane crash in India climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

2:47am June 15, 2025

The London-bound plane struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern city of Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff Thursday, killing 241 on board and at least 29 on the ground.

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Military parade marches on DC streets Saturday evening

6:39pm June 14, 2025

by Kat Lonsdorf

Today is the day of the big military parade in Washington.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith reacts to Minnesota shootings

6:39pm June 14, 2025

by Scott Detrow

U.S. Senator Tina Smith talks to host Scott Detrow about the assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman.

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Gunman dressed as police officer kills prominent Minnesota lawmaker

6:39pm June 14, 2025

In a shocking, apparent assassination, authorities say a gunman dressed as a police officer kill a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in her home, wounded another politician and his wife in another home and had other political targets in mind

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No Kings protests take place across the country

6:39pm June 14, 2025

by Scott Detrow

No Kings protests will be held across the country. The protests are the same day as a military parade in Washington to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday.

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Understanding the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran

6:39pm June 14, 2025

by Scott Detrow

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Charles Freilich, Israel's former deputy national security advisor, about the ongoing strikes taking place between Israel and Iran.

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Podcast series explores how LGBT people were treated during the Nazi era

6:21pm June 14, 2025

by Scott Detrow

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Eric Marcus about the latest season of his series Making Gay History, which explores the lives of LGBTQ people during the Nazi era.

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