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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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U.K. Authorizes Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

by Frank Langfitt

The U.K. has formally approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first Western country to approve its use for the general public.

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U.S. Heads Into Winter Months With Coronavirus Cases Surging

The governors of California and New York have sounded the alarm that hospitals may be overwhelmed this winter if COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise.

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Capitol Hill Lawmakers Consider Additional Pandemic Aid

by Scott Horsley

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping to break the logjam that's been holding up pandemic relief in Congress. The clock is ticking for millions of people whose aid will expire later this month.

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Music & Culture

Fellow Tennessean Justin Timberlake Buys Family A Needed Van

Jake Stitt often sits outside his Tennessee home with a sign reading: Honk if you're happy. He has cerebral palsy, and a wheelchair accessible van was needed. A GoFundMe effort didn't cover the costs.

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Books

Cheryl Strayed, Author Of 'Wild,' Brings Back 'Dear Sugar' Column

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Cheryl Strayed, who is reviving her Dear Sugar advice column. This time as a monthly newsletter.

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Surge Advice From 1 Of The Early Hospitals To Battle COVID-19

by Will Stone

Staff members at a Seattle hospital that faced the country's initial surge of coronavirus cases offer advice to people working in hospitals that are facing the latest surge in COVID-19 patients.

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Politics & Government

Unprecedented Election Drama Is Driven By Trump's False Claims

by Miles Parks

The post-election period this year saw extraordinary pressure from President Trump on local Republican election officials — further polarizing voting in the U.S.

Sports

U.S. Female Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit

by Tom Goldman

U.S. Soccer has settled its dispute with the U.S. Women's National Team over working conditions, but left undecided the key sticking point: equal pay. It's expected that'll still be fought in court.

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World News

Meet The 2 Men Driving The War In Ethiopia

by Eyder Peralta

Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister of Ethiopia, is claiming victory after three weeks of war. The rebel leader, however, says it's not over.

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National

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Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

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

U.K. Authorizes Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

U.S. Heads Into Winter Months With Coronavirus Cases Surging

Capitol Hill Lawmakers Consider Additional Pandemic Aid

Fellow Tennessean Justin Timberlake Buys Family A Needed Van

Cheryl Strayed, Author Of 'Wild,' Brings Back 'Dear Sugar' Column

Surge Advice From 1 Of The Early Hospitals To Battle COVID-19

Unprecedented Election Drama Is Driven By Trump's False Claims

U.S. Female Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit

Meet The 2 Men Driving The War In Ethiopia

National Guard Troops Face 2020's Unprecedented Challenges

British Family Decorates Same Christmas Tree For 100 Years

World's Loneliest Elephant Is Now Among 600 Pachyderms At Sanctuary