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Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in

8:04am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.

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2 Dozen Monkeys Escape From German Zoo

The monkeys were returned safely to the zoo, and it is unclear how they managed to escape.

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National

U.S. Sees Record Number Of Migrants Taken Into Custody At Southern Border

by Alisa Reznick

Conservatives blame President Biden for an increase in migrants at the Mexico border. But advocates for migrants say natural and man main disasters are driving more people north.

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World News

Remembering Prince Philip, The Longest-Serving Consort In British History

Britains' Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, has died at age 99.

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Ketchup Packets In High Demand During Pandemic

The increase in takeout orders during the pandemic has resulted in a ketchup shortage. Heinz has promised to increase production by 25% to catch up.

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Politics & Government

Biden, Democrats Bet On Bigger Government With Stimulus Bill, Infrastructure Plan

by Kelsey Snell

The core of the Democratic Party has worked to avoid words like redistribution and labels like socialist. But in the past three months many Democrats are embracing a new era of big government.

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World News

Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny's Health Worsens As Hunger Strike Continues

by Lucian Kim

Supporters of the imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny say his medical condition has worsened, as Navalny stages a hunger strike to demand access to his own doctors.

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National

Second Week Of Derek Chauvin Trial Comes To A Close

by Cheryl Corley

At the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, the county medical examiner is expected to take the stand as the prosecution prepares to wrap up its case.

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Sports

NFL Player Phillip Adams Kills 5, Then Himself In South Carolina

by David Boraks

Authorities in South Carolina say former NFL player Phillip Adams killed five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their grandchildren, before killing himself. A motive is unknown.

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COVID-19 Alcohol Bans In South Africa Reveal Painful History

by Eyder Peralta

South Africa banned alcohol to enforce social distancing during the worst of the pandemic, but the ban also had a surprising effect, exposing the country's complicated relationship with alcohol.

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Politics & Government

Biden's Early Legislation Decisions Win Praise From Strategists

by Domenico Montanaro

President Biden's approach to legislating so far is winning plaudits from political strategists, left and right. His massive jobs and infrastructure plan poses a new challenge.

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World News

Violent Protests Over Brexit Continue In Belfast

by Frank Langfitt

Youths from the loyalist community in Northern Ireland continue violent protests against the UK government's Brexit policy, which they fear will lead to unity with the Irish Republic

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Morning News Brief

The Derek Chauvin trial will wrap up a second week. Violent protests continue to take place in Ireland. And, efforts to ban assault-style weapons in Colorado wane.