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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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National

Execution Date Nears For Only Woman On Federal Death Row

by Cheryl Corley

Lisa Montgomery is to be put to death next week. The woman she killed was eight months pregnant. Montgomery's lawyers filed for clemency, saying she was tortured as a child and is mentally ill.

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Politics & Government

Joint Session Of Congress Will Tally States' November Election Votes

by Kelsey Snell

Lawmakers meet Wednesday to formally count the Electoral College votes. About a dozen Senate Republicans, and a large group of House GOP lawmakers, will object, but that will not change the outcome.

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News Brief: Election Roundup, Jacob Blake Shooting, Overwhelmed Hospitals

As votes are counted in Ga. Senate runoffs, Congress will certify presidential results. Charges won't be file against white officer who killed Jacob Blake. Pandemic reaches tipping point in LA county.

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Why Did It Take 25 Seasons For There To Be A Black 'Bachelor'?

by Eric Deggans

The new season of the hit TV show The Bachelor premiered Monday night. It's the first time in the history of the series that has featured a Black bachelor as the central character.

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For 1 Health Care Worker, Waiting For COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Nightmare

by Gabrielle Emanuel

As hospitals and long-term care facilities roll out COVID-19 vaccines, many in private practice and those who work for staffing agencies, are struggling to get the shot.

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Politics & Government

Georgia's Asian American Voters Are Among Record Demographic Turnout

The 2020 election saw record turnout among Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in Georgia. Local organizers have worked to keep that momentum going for Tuesday's runoff elections and beyond.

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Politics & Government

False Claims Fuel Trump's Election Result Disinformation Campaign

NPR's Noel King talks to NBC News reporter Brandy Zadrozny about the conspiracy-fueled rhetoric behind President Trump's taped call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

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Election Day In Georgia: Millions Voted Early In 2 Senate Runoffs

The rest of Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday to select their senators in two runoff elections. Control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance. Republicans currently have both seats.

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States Struggle To Administer Their Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines

As the nation falls far short of a goal to get 20 million vaccinated by the new year, we look at where bottlenecks are occurring in various parts of the country.

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Trump Supporters Will Converge On D.C. To Protest Election Results

by Mikaela Lefrak

The mayor of Washington, D.C., called up the National Guard, and warns residents to avoid the city's center ahead of pro-Trump protests on Wednesday — the day Congress certifies election results.

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In Georgia, Trump Campaigns For 2 GOP Senate Runoff Candidates

by Sarah McCammon

Georgia voters will decide control of the U.S. Senate in a pair of runoff elections on Tuesday. Democrats need to win both races to take control of the chamber.

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Sports

NCAA Men's 2021 March Madness Will Take Place In A Bubble In Indiana

by Samantha Horton

The NCAA wants Indianapolis to host the entire March Madness tournament in a COVID-19 protective bubble. The move will boost that city's economy but some are concerned about the health risks.

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