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Morning news brief

5:04am June 09, 2025

by Leila Fadel

The latest on protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration raids, President Trump's travel ban goes into effect Monday, some law clerks describe a toxic work culture under some federal judges.

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Politics & Government

With Jury Picked, Manafort Trial Enters Its 2nd Day

by Carrie Johnson

The fraud trial of President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is moving fast. The first day saw the jury seated, and witnesses are lined up to testify on Wednesday.

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Trump Administration Clears The Way For Short-Term Health Policies

by Alison Kodjak

The Trump administration on Wednesday releases its final rule on short-term health policies that don't have the same consumer protections as plans governed by the Affordable Care Act.

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Vest Vending Machine Racks Up Sales

A vending machine in San Francisco's airport sells vests, which are often associated with Silicon Valley workers. According to Business Insider, the machine makes $10,000 in sales each month.

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Former Facebook Adviser On Fake Account Removal

Former Facebook adviser Dipayan Ghosh talks with NPR's Noel King about how Facebook is handling fake accounts intended to influence the midterm elections.

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Northern Californians Frustrated By Lack Of Information On Fire

by Sam Harnett

Firefighters in Northern California are beginning to make progress on containing the massive Carr Fire. But residents say it's difficult to get reliable, up-to-date information about the fire.

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Downloads Of 3D Printed Gun Blueprints

by Matt Largey

A federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked an activist from posting blueprints for 3D printed guns online.

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'Game Of Thrones' Castle For Sale In Northern Ireland

A castle in Northern Ireland, that was used in Game of Thrones, is up for sale for about $650,000.

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Principal Of LeBron James' I Promise School Talks About Mission

LeBron James has joined with the Akron public school district to open the I Promise School for at-risk children. Principal Brandi Davis talks with Rachel Martin about the school's mission.

Democrat Puts Up A Challenge In Longtime GOP Ohio District

by Adora Namigadde

Republicans have held Ohio's 12th Congressional District for 30 years. The special election August 7 looks harder than usual for the GOP. It's the final special election before the midterm elections.

News Brief: Facebook Removes Pages, Manafort Trial, 3D Printed Guns

Issie Lapowsky of Wired explains Facebook's removal of a coordinated disinformation campaign. Also, former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort's trial shapes up and a judge blocks 3D printed guns.

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Sports

Opinion: Mike Pesca On The Quarterback As A Hero

by Mike Pesca

Commentator Mike Pesca talks about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo and news about a date he went on.

World News

U.S. Marks Return Of Remains Of U.S. Soldiers Who Died In Korean War

by Anthony Kuhn

The U.S. military held a ceremony to mark the return of the remains of U.S. soldiers who died in the Korean War. It comes at a sensitive time for U.S. relations with North Korea.