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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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Sports

Denver's QBs Sit Out Sunday's Game Because Of COVID-19 Exposure

by Tom Goldman

NFL games have been postponed and rescheduled because of the pandemic, but the league has kept moving forward. But with cases surging nationwide, the NFL is facing its biggest challenge yet.

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News Brief: Coronavirus Pandemic, Biden Transition, Census Court Case

Health experts warn of another surge in COVID-19 cases. President-elect Biden's team announces more picks for administration posts. And, the Supreme Court hears another case over the 2020 census.

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An Austrian Town Fed Up With All The 'Fugging' Jokes Decides To Change Its Name

This Austrian town starts with the letter F and rhymes with "ducking." Tired of the ridicule that comes with its name, the town has decided to change it.

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World News

Iranian Nuclear Scientist Assassinated, State Media Says

by Peter Kenyon

The man who apparently heads Iran's nuclear program, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, has been assassinated in an attack of some kind, just outside the capital Tehran. Iran's Defense Minister confirmed his death.

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Health & Safety

Retailers Change Up Black Friday Deals To Keep Shoppers Safe

by Alina Selyukh

Retailers are adjusting their Black Friday traditions and sales to keep people safe.

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World News

Nicaragua Struggles To Rebuild After Hurricanes Hit

Nicaragua experienced its strongest storm recorded last week. Now the tens of thousands affected are also contending with a continued government crackdown.

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New Mexico Distillery Owners Discuss Closing Their Business Because Of COVID-19

Matt and Susan Simonds struggled to keep their Albuquerque distillery afloat over the summer during the pandemic. Now, they are among the tens of thousands of small businesses that have gone under.

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Deer Snatches Hunter's Gun In Czech Republic

You might think twice about hunting deer if one comes charging at you with a gun. In the Czech Republic, a hunter's gun got caught in a deer's antlers. The animal promptly ran off.

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Politics & Government

Biden Expected To Name More Cabinet Members As Transition Of Power Goes On

by Asma Khalid

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet next week. He'll also begin getting access to the daily presidential briefings.

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World News

Reflecting On A Key Korean War Battle, 70 Years Later

by Anthony Kuhn

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, a key moment in the Korean War. The war's legacy is felt to this day on the divided Korean peninsula.

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Minnesota Nurse Uses Poetry To Cope With The Pandemic

As patients continue to fill hospitals across the nation, a Minnesota nurse is using poetry writing as a way to cope.

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Arts

From 'Dash And Lily' To Dolly Parton: These Holiday Specials Will Bring On The Cheer

Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour talk about their favorite 2020 holiday TV specials.

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