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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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Americans Watched Live As Trump Shook Kim's Hand. North Korean's Didn't

A BBC employee who monitors North Korean media says state TV delayed its coverage of the summit. Only later did North Koreans receive the news, carefully filtered.

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Listeners Ask About The U.S. Relationship With North And South Korea

David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of U.S.-North Korea relations.

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Sports

Host Country Russia Is Excited For World Cup Action To Begin

by Lucian Kim

After the Sochi Olympics, President Putin basks in another world sporting event: Soccer's World Cup starts on Thursday. Moscow is sparkling after a multi-billion dollar makeover.

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National

In Colorado, 6 Wildfires Burn Across The Parched State

by Dan Boyce

Wildfires have forced the evacuation of people from about 2,000 homes in southwestern Colorado, and the U.S. Forest Service will close the 1.8 million acre San Juan National Forest.

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Relocated Puerto Rican Voters Will Play A Big Role In Fla. Senate Race

by Greg Allen

Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and outgoing GOP Gov. Rick Scott are lining up endorsements from Puerto Rican leaders, making trips to the island and attacking responses to Hurricane Maria.

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World News

Examining China's Take On The Trump-North Korea Summit

David Greene talks to the Wilson Center's Robert Daly, who has long diplomatic experience with China, about China's reaction to the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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World News

A Case Study In How To Apologize For A War Crime

by Gregory Warner

NPR podcast Rough Translation explores what makes a successful public apology by telling the story of Japan's attempts to apologize to U.S. prisoners of war that were used as slave labor during WWII.

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Daring Raccoon Is Safe After Climbing Atop A St. Paul Skyscraper

MPR Raccoon got its nickname from Minnesota Public Radio, which reported Tuesday as the raccoon climbed more than 20 stories up an office building — terrifying fans on social media.

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Politics & Government

Republicans Who Distance Themselves From Trump Struggle In Primaries

by Kelsey Snell

Sen. Bob Corker called fellow Republicans out on Tuesday for not standing up to President Trump, but those who are breaking with Trump struggled again in Tuesday's primaries.

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National

Seattle Repeals 'Head Tax' Designed To Combat Homelessness

by Simone Alicea

In a surprising move, Seattle has repealed a tax meant to help the city address its growing homelessness problem. Many saw the tax as targeting one of the city's largest employers: Amazon.

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'New Yorker': How Trump, Israel And The Gulf States Plan To Fight Iran

Israel has quietly formed a partnership with the United Arab Emirates in an effort to check the influence of Iran and shape U.S. foreign policy. Steve Inskeep talks to Adam Entous of The New Yorker.

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Politics & Government

Morning News Brief: Primary Elections, U.S.-North Korea Summit

GOP voters punish Republican candidates who don't support President Trump. And, China welcomes the summit results, especially if it means the U.S. suspends military exercises in South Korea.

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