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World News

Hear from people in Iran and Israel as the countries continue to exchange airstrikes

7:08am June 20, 2025

People in Iran and Israel share their experiences as airstrikes ordered by the leadership of the two countries continue.

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Tent Encampment In Texas Holds Detained Immigrant Children

by John Sepulvado

The federal government is holding detained migrant boys in a desert tent encampment. Some were detained after arriving alone at the border, while others were separated from their families.

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World News

Political Fight Centers On Whether German Borders Should Be Closed

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Germany's government is in danger of being brought down over immigration — the same issue that almost cost Angela Merkel the chancellorship during last fall's elections.

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Zillow Data Used To Project Impact Of Sea Level Rise On Real Estate

by Greg Allen

A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists examined how real estate values were affected in 23 coastal states. Florida has the most to lose, according to the research.

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Politics & Government

Senate Judiciary Committee To Hear Testimony About IG Report

Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal about how senators are expected to question how the FBI and Department of Justice handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server.

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'LA Times' New Owner Plans To Compete With 'New York Times,' 'Washington Post'

by David Folkenflik

The Los Angeles Times has a new owner. Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the paper, as well as the San Diego Union-Tribune and several community and suburban publications in a $590 million deal.

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Politics & Government

Will Congress Address Immigration Border Controversy?

Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about the growing criticism against the Trump administration policy of separating parents and children crossing illegally into the U.S.

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Sports

Half-Marathon Entrant Runs Full Marathon

Sean Elmquist of Minnesota planned to run a half marathon but he boarded the wrong bus and realized he would miss his race. The bus he was on was headed for the full marathon — so he went for it.

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World News

Ex-Bush Official Weighs In On U.S. Relations With North Korea, China

Rachel Martin talks to Victor Cha, who served in the George W. Bush administration, about the U.S.-North Korea summit, and why U.S. trade tensions with China could complicate North Korea diplomacy.

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NYC Mayor On Diversity Problems With City's Elite Public High Schools

Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about his proposal to change how students are admitted to the city's specialized high schools.

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Music & Culture

Beyoncé And Jay-Z Surprise Album: 'Everything Is Love'

The nine-song LP, Everything Is Love, premiered Saturday afternoon exclusively on Tidal, the digital streaming platform owned in part by Jay-Z.

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Backlash Grows Against Trump Policy Of Separating Families At The Border

by Scott Detrow

Children are being taken from parents who have crossed illegally into the U.S. Republicans introduced a bill that would end the practice, but it would require Democrats to agree to fund a border wall.

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Sports

Reaction To Mexico's Soccer Goal Moved The Earth, Literally

During the World Cup match between Mexico and reigning champions Germany, Hirving Lozano scored, and fans' collective leap of joy was so huge it was picked up by 2 seismic monitoring systems.

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