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Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in

8:04am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.

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Politics & Government

Republicans Consider Pennsylvania's Special Election Critical

Republicans have spent millions and the president campaigned vigorously in an effort to save a traditionally GOP seat. David Greene talks to Marc Lotter, former special assistant to the president.

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National

Cautionary Tale: Don't Drink And Drive On Your Wedding Day

An Arizona woman was in her wedding dress driving to the ceremony when she was pulled over for DUI. A police officer tweeted: "Don't drive impaired. Till death do we part doesn't need any help."

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World News

Trump Administration Denies Asylum To Some 100 Iranian Christians

by Deborah Amos

The Trump administration has blocked a program that has brought thousands of members of religious minorities from Iran to the U.S. Refugee advocates say some are now stranded in Austria.

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Stormy Daniels Says Trump Scandal Has Been Good For Business

Rachel Martin talks to CNN's Hadas Gold about the ex-adult film actress who wants to return the $130,000 that President Trump's lawyer has admitted to paying her in the run-up to the 2016 election.

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World News

Civil Rights Pioneer Will Appear On Canada's $10 Bill

When Canada's new $10 bill comes out later this year, it will feature activist Viola Desmond, who will become the first non-royal woman and the first black Canadian on the country's currency.

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Politics & Government

Democrats Question House Panel's Draft Report On Russia Probe

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas about Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee closing their investigation in the Russia election influence probe.

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Trump To Visit Border To Ramp Up Fight Against Illegal Immigration

President Trump visits San Diego, California, on Tuesday to promote the prototypes of the border wall he plans to build. The region already has several miles of border fencing.

Politics & Government

Tight Race In Pa. Special Election Will Decide U.S. House Seat

by Mara Liasson

Voters in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district will vote in Tuesday's special election to decide who their representative will be in the House for the rest of the year.

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National

Tennessee Starts Its Own School Safety Panel

As the White House launches a federal task force on school safety, Tennessee has one of its own. David Greene talks to Dr. Altha Stewart, who is on the newly formed working group.

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National

Students Describe How They Developed Their Views On Guns

by Jeff Brady

High school students are expressing their views of gun control and getting a lot of attention for it. We hear from students with a variety of opinions about how their views came about.

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Music & Culture

Musician Finds Snail Mail Helps Her Connect With Fans

by Neda Ulaby

A 22-year-old musician exchanges dozens of old-fashioned letters with fans every week. Lauren Sanderson recently sold out an 18-city tour and she's signed with a major label.

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Politics & Government

House Panel Draft Report Clears Trump Of Collusion With Russia

by Ryan Lucas

Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee say they have found no evidence of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Democrats have a different perspective.

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