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World News

Hear from people in Iran and Israel as the countries continue to exchange airstrikes

7:08am June 20, 2025

People in Iran and Israel share their experiences as airstrikes ordered by the leadership of the two countries continue.

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World News

Critics Deride Catalonia's Attempt To Create A Space Agency

by Lucía Benavides

The Spanish province of Catalonia is forming its own space agency to stimulate the high-tech industry. Critics see it as another attempt to separate the region from Spain.

Performance Venues Wait For Aid From Earlier COVID-19 Relief Measure

by Ryan Kailath

A bailout for live music and other event venues passed in the last relief bill. But one month after applications were scheduled to launch, they have not, and many venues are barely hanging on.

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A Sign Of Spring? Goose Takes In A Preseason Baseball Game

A goose decided to patrol center field during a spring training game between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. The goose was in no hurry to leave.

Politics & Government

Biden Administration Gears Up For A Showdown With Big Tech

by Shannon Bond

President Biden is expected to add prominent tech critics to his administration. Some have advocated for breaking up major companies like Facebook.

National

Abortion Rights Activists Plan To Challenge Arkansas Ban In Court

by Sarah Kellogg

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a near-total abortion ban in the state, which allows abortion only in cases of medical medical emergency. The law could wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Pre-Trial Hearing In Wis. Protest Shooting Scheduled For Kyle Rittenhouse

A Wisconsin judge will hold a hearing Wednesday for Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old charged with killing two men and injuring a third during a Black Lives Matter rally.

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Young Farmers Face A Barrier Their Parents Didn't: Student Loan Debt

by Christina Stella

The average age of farmers in the U.S. is nearly 60 years old. That means younger farmers are urgently needed. A third of U.S. farmland is expected to change hands by 2035.

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Judge In Derek Chauvin's Trial Has A Reputation For Being Fair, Decisive

by Leila Fadel

Judge Peter Cahill is overseeing the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd. Jury selection got underway on Tuesday.

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World News

Alumni Shocked By Britain's Decision To Leave Student Exchange Program

by Rebecca Rosman

When Britain left the European Union, it also dropped out of Erasmus, an exchange program that helped students study, work and volunteer across the European Union.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Hear from people in Iran and Israel as the countries continue to exchange airstrikes

Critics Deride Catalonia's Attempt To Create A Space Agency

Performance Venues Wait For Aid From Earlier COVID-19 Relief Measure

A Sign Of Spring? Goose Takes In A Preseason Baseball Game

Biden Administration Gears Up For A Showdown With Big Tech

Abortion Rights Activists Plan To Challenge Arkansas Ban In Court

Pre-Trial Hearing In Wis. Protest Shooting Scheduled For Kyle Rittenhouse

Young Farmers Face A Barrier Their Parents Didn't: Student Loan Debt

Judge In Derek Chauvin's Trial Has A Reputation For Being Fair, Decisive

Alumni Shocked By Britain's Decision To Leave Student Exchange Program

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