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As visitors flock to parks, deep cuts leave rangers and wildlife at risk

4:22am June 23, 2025

by A Martínez

National parks enter their busiest season understaffed and underfunded. Morning Edition visited Joshua Tree to speak with local business owners and a park ranger feeling the impact.

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What's the role of international law in times of war?

4:17am June 23, 2025

by Leila Fadel

With ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matthias Goldmann, professor of International Law at EBS University of Business and Law in Germany, about the relevance of international law in conflict.

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Emaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on

1:51am June 23, 2025

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus' key opposition figure, spent years in solitary confinement. He credits U.S. President Trump in aiding with his release over the weekend.

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Police say a man opened fire outside a Michigan church before staff fatally shot him

11:49pm June 22, 2025

Police described the suspect as a 31-year-old white male with no known connection to the church. His motive remains unclear.

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After a thrilling 7-game series, the Oklahoma City Thunder are finally NBA champions

10:50pm June 22, 2025

Led by point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league's Most Valuable Player, the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers for the team's first title since moving to Oklahoma in 2008.

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Federal judge says Abrego Garcia can be released on bail. That doesn't mean he will be

10:19pm June 22, 2025

A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released on bail while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. But ICE has indicated it may arrest him if he leaves prison.

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Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran

7:18pm June 22, 2025

In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.

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How politicians in the U.S. are reacting to the Iran strikes.

6:42pm June 22, 2025

by Andrew Limbong

The Trump administration is doing a victory lap after a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday. The White House is also facing pushback from some lawmakers.

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Reaction from Israel after U.S. bombing of Iran

6:42pm June 22, 2025

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Hadeel Al-Shalchi speaks with Israelis on the morning after the U.S. bombing of Iran; one man said his ruined home was the price for destroying Iran's nuclear program.

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DOD Secretary Hegseth And Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Caine Brief On Iran Strike

Trump administration defends Iranian strikes as some lawmakers question its legality

3:53pm June 22, 2025

After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.

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