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Iranian political analyst discusses latest talks with U.S. on a new nuclear deal

6:35am May 28, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Iranian political analyst Seyed Mohammad Marandi about the latest talks with the U.S. over a nuclear deal.

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Anthem Protests During NFL Preseason Stir Fans' Feelings

by Tom Goldman

Preseason games don't typically get as much attention as regular season games but that's not the case this year. Player protests during the national anthem continue — as the league discourages them.

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News Brief: President Trump's Latest Rant, Venezuela's Economy

Trump responds to New York Times story that details cooperation between White House counsel Don McGahn and special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry. Venezuela takes dramatic steps to stem inflation.

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World News

Outbreak Of Ebola Virus In Conflict-Ridden Congo Worsens

by Eyder Peralta

An outbreak in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is posing an unprecedented challenge for health workers. The remote region is volatile — making access difficult.

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Flooding Displaces 800,000 In Southern Indian State

by Lauren Frayer

India's southern state of Kerala may get some much needed relief in the coming days as the forecast shows less rain for the area that has been dealing with deadly monsoon floods for more than a week.

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Politics & Government

Trump Attacks Paper's Report On White House Counsel Don McGahn

by Ayesha Rascoe

The president lashes out again at the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. A paper's story detailed cooperation by White House Counsel Don McGahn with special counsel Robert Mueller.

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Security Clearance Revocation Reminds Mullen Of Nixon's 'Enemies List'

Rachel Martin talks to retired Admiral Mike Mullen, ex-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the fallout from President Trump's decision to revoke ex-CIA Director Brennan's security clearance.

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World News

Ordinary Iranians Acknowledge The Pinch Of Tightened U.S. Sanctions

by Peter Kenyon

Iranians say they're feeling the strain of an economic crisis and they know it could get worse as the U.S. ramps up sanctions. But many Iranians blame their government.

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Catholic Church Reels From Latest Child Sex Abuse Investigation

The Catholic church is facing another crisis over sexual abuse by clergy. David Greene talks to Jesuit priest Thomas Reese of Religion News Service about the implications.

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World News

ISIS Is Gone But Mosul Residents Still Suffer Dire Conditions

by Jane Arraf

More than a year after the end of the battle of Mosul, the large Iraqi city still has neighborhoods in rubble and a traumatized people trying to rebuild their lives.

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Pregnant Woman In New Zealand Rides Her Bike To The Hospital

Julie Anne Genter is the minister for women and works on transportation and health. At 42 weeks pregnant, she stayed on message and rode her bicycle to the hospital to get an induction.

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National

New York Governor Expected To OK Panel Overseeing Prosecutors

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to sign legislation that would create an independent board to investigate prosecutorial misconduct. Prosecutors say it's unconstitutional and will fight it.

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'Morning Edition' Listeners Submit 200 Poetry Entries On Teamwork

Poet and educator Kwame Alexander stops by to chat about poetry with Rachel Martin, and to find out how listeners responded to a request to write a poem about teamwork.

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