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National

Morning news brief

4:20am May 22, 2025

by Michel Martin

Two Israeli Embassy aides were killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C., the Israeli military will move to take full control of Gaza, Republicans are split over tax and border security package.

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National

Focus Of Senate Intelligence Delegation Europe Visit Underscored By Attacks

Sen. Angus King, of Maine, is in Europe with other members of the Senate Intelligence Committee members on a national security-focused delegation. The attacks in Brussels are now a top priority.

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Some Voters Faced Long Lines To Cast Their Ballots On Tuesday

by Nathan Rott

Voter turnout was big in Idaho, Utah and Arizona, and that meant long lines at polling places. In Idaho, the line into one caucus site was reportedly longer than a mile.

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Smoke More So You Can Vote Early And Often?

by David Greene

Smokers in Chicago planted 52,000 cigarette butts in the sand last year so, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is now asking smokers to toss butts in one box or another to weigh in on key issues.

World News

Belgian Officials And Residents Reflect On Tuesday's Terrorist Attacks

by Eleanor Beardsley

Belgians remain shocked and sad in the aftermath of the bombings. But King Philippe said they would respond to the terror threat with calm and dignity.

World News

Investigators Ask Public To Help Identify Possible Suspect In Belgium Attacks

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Police in Belgium are searching for a man they believe is connected to Tuesday's back-to-back bombings in the airport and at a subway station in Brussels. More than 30 people are dead and at least 200 wounded after explosions struck the city during the morning rush hour.

Australian Prime Minister Slightly Changes Borrowed Slogan Using Change

by Steve Inskeep

Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character in Veep uses the slogan "Continuity With Change." Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is using the slogan "continuity AND change." Maybe just a little change.

Sports
Arts

Rare Tape Of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game To Be Archived

by Neda Ulaby

The Library of Congress names 25 recordings to be added to its National Recording Registry annually. This rare recording — there is no film of the game — is one of this year's selections.

Arizona Primary: Native Americans Could Be Key For Democrats

by Nathan Rott

Bernie Sanders is the first candidate in 17 years to campaign on the nation's largest reservation, while Clinton has a long history working on tribal issues.

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Update On Brussels Attacks: What's Known About Links To Paris?

We hear from witnesses near the scenes of the Brussels blasts; from the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Michael Leiter, in Washington, D.C.; and from NPR's Dina Temple-Raston.

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Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Morning news brief

Focus Of Senate Intelligence Delegation Europe Visit Underscored By Attacks

Some Voters Faced Long Lines To Cast Their Ballots On Tuesday

Smoke More So You Can Vote Early And Often?

Belgian Officials And Residents Reflect On Tuesday's Terrorist Attacks

Investigators Ask Public To Help Identify Possible Suspect In Belgium Attacks

Australian Prime Minister Slightly Changes Borrowed Slogan Using Change

Rare Tape Of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game To Be Archived

Arizona Primary: Native Americans Could Be Key For Democrats

Update On Brussels Attacks: What's Known About Links To Paris?

Brussels Update: Toll Of Deadly Attacks Continues To Rise

Brussels Update: Attacks Mark A Grim Milestone For Europe

At Least 13 Dead, 35 Wounded After Blasts In Brussels