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No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon

6:53am June 06, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."

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Planning An Outdoor Wedding In The Middle Of Cicada Season

When NPR producer Lauren Migaki realized that Brood X cicadas would likely overrun her June wedding, she decided to run with it. The couple will have chocolate cicada party favors on their big day.

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Modi Faces Anger, Criticism Over India's COVID-19 Crisis

by Lauren Frayer

Indians are angry. They can't get vaccines, hospital beds, or oxygen, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hasn't addressed the nation on TV in weeks. How will India's COVID-19 collapse affect him?

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Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones On The State's New Election Laws

NPR's Noel King talks with Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones about his opposition to Florida's new elections law, which places more restrictions on early and mail-in voting.

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World News

Anti-Government Protests Continue In Colombia

by John Otis

The proposed tax reform that sparked protests has been withdrawn. But Colombians are now demanding actions to tackle poverty, inequality and school reform. At least 24 people have died.

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DeSantis Signs New Voting Law With More Restrictions In Florida

by Greg Allen

Florida's governor signed a new law that puts new restrictions on voting. Opponents have already filed lawsuits, saying it's aimed at suppressing the Democratic vote.

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Economy

Support For Guaranteed Income Programs Grows Due To Pandemic

by Lily Jamali

The idea of giving Americans cash without conditions once seemed radical. But the pandemic has put a spotlight on income inequality and pushed the concept of a "guaranteed income" into the mainstream.

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Environment

Environmental Concerns Arise Over Energy Needed To Mine Bitcoin

by Vaughn Golden

In one upstate New York community, a Bitcoin mining operation is drawing criticism from people who say the natural gas burned to make the cryptocurrency is causing too much pollution.

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Health & Safety

Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents Could Be Vaccination Obstacle For Children

Steve Inskeep talks with researcher David Lazer of Northeastern University about new data around vaccine hesitancy among parents as the FDA prepares to approve the Pfizer vaccine for some children.

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National

1 Year Later, The Video Of George Floyd's Death Has Lasting Impacts

by Cheryl Corley

The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. It's a video that may influence future trials and police training.

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U.S And 25 Other Nations To Participate In Huge Joint Training Exercise

by Jay Price

Last year the pandemic derailed large-scale war gaming – this year it's back with a vengeance. The U.S. military is taking part in a massive joint training exercise across Europe and North Africa.

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National

This Mother's Day Is Extra Special As Vaccinated People See Family For First Time

Andi Stevenson and Marty Evans describe the significance of seeing loved ones this Mother's Day weekend, after not being able to do so for more than a year.

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Morning News Brief

Florida Gov. DeSantis signed a strict new voting law. Indians are not happy with Modi as the COVID-19 crisis grows. And, advocates criticize Biden's immigration plans.

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