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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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Examining The Legacy Of Rush Limbaugh, Who Died At 70

by David Folkenflik

Talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who died Wednesday of complications from lung cancer, was a force to be reckoned with in conservative politics and to be loathed by political opponents.

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Politics & Government

Conservatives Weigh In On The Death Of Rush Limbaugh

by Sarah McCammon

Conservative leaders say Rush Limbaugh had a powerful and lasting impact on the Republican Party base, but some conservatives say his legacy of misinformation and racism was bad for the country.

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Politics & Government

Murkowski, Who Voted Against Trump, Will Likely Survive Primary Challenge

by Liz Ruskin

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only GOP senator to vote to convict ex-President Trump who will face voters in 2022. But her state's new primary system likely means she'll be in less danger.

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World News

Kremlin Critic Trailed By FSB Squad Before Alleged Poisoning, Report Says

NPR's Noel King talks to opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza about the possible role of the FSB, Russia's intelligence agency, in attacks against opposition activists — including himself.

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National

New Driver's License Photo Surprises California Woman

The photo shows Lesley Pilgrim wearing a face mask. While the license is valid, DMV officials say they'll have Pilgrim return to take a more conventional photo.

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NASA Readies For 6-Wheeled Rover Perseverance To Land On Mars

by Joe Palca

After traveling nearly 300 million miles, NASA's rover is about to land on the Red Planet. It's aiming for a crater that was home to a lake 3.5 billion years ago.

News Brief: Texas Storm, Facebook Restricts Australians, Mars Landing

Many Texans are waking up to another day without power. Australians are missing news from their Facebook feeds. Plus, NASA readies its six-wheeled rover Perseverance to land on Mars Thursday.

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5 Giraffes Learn To Offer Up Their Hooves For Pedicures

Zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo say training the giraffes to do that took nearly four years. Regular hoof trims are essential for giraffe health.

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National

Officials See An Increase In Arson Fires During Coronavirus Pandemic

by Martin Kaste

Preliminary statistics for 2020 show a jump in the number of arson cases. As the pandemic continues, cities are taking measures to protect vacant or under-used structures.

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Politics & Government

Biden Takes To The Road To Push His COVID-19 Relief Plan

President Biden was in Wisconsin Tuesday night for a town hall on CNN. In addition to specifics about his coronavirus relief package, Biden was also asked a lot about vaccines and schools.

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National

What Went Wrong With The Electric Grid In Texas?

The power outages in Texas are raising new questions about the safety of the U.S. power grid. NPR's Noel King speaks to professor Emily Grubert, who studies energy infrastructure at Georgia Tech.

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National

Life In Texas Is Perilous After Arctic Weather Slams The Region

by Joey Palacios

Millions of people in Texas don't have electricity or water and it's very cold. The state's power grid failed. Officials are being criticized for not being out in front of the storm.

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