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National

Police identify suspect in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho

6:52am July 01, 2025

by Kirk Siegler

Police in Idaho have identified the man who fatally shot two wildland firefighters and critically injured another in an apparent ambush after he intentionally started a brush fire.

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High Court Strikes Down Abortion Clinic 'Buffer Zone' Law

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court eased restrictions on protesters at clinics that perform abortions. The court invalidated a Massachusetts law that created a 35 foot buffer outside abortion clinics in the state.

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World News

Wife Of Jailed American In Cuba Worries He'll Take 'Drastic Measures'

David Greene talks to Judy Gross, wife of USAID contractor Alan Gross, who is serving a 15 year term in a Cuban prison for bringing satellite communications equipment into the country.

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World News

Travel Freedom Raises Questions About U.S. Policies Toward Cuba

by Greg Allen

After being away for decades, many members of the first generation of Cuban-American exiles are returning to their native land. But there are still many uneasy with the relaxed travel restrictions.

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Uber Offers On-Demand Weddings In San Francisco

In honor of Pride Week, the transportation service will provide an onsite notary for license purposes on Saturday. And if you haven't written your own vows, Uber will provide those too.

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Last Place Runner Gets Big Cheers For Finishing Race

Alysia Montano is a five time national champion who lined up for the 800 meter race. She ran even though she is 34 weeks pregnant. Afterward she said, "I just didn't want to get lapped."

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Lexus Lanes Define Miami's Commuting Culture

by Kenny Malone

Miami is one place in the country where dynamic congestion tolling has taken off. Those are special lanes where drivers can pay to avoid heavy traffic. They've been dubbed "Lexus lanes" by some.

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Despite Losing To Germany, U.S. Advances In World Cup

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. men's soccer team moves on to the World Cup's round of 16. They lost to Germany, but advance because Portugal beat Ghana. The team will get to rest a bit before playing Belgium on Tuesday.

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National

Supreme Court Rules On Obama Appointments, Abortion Protests

by Nina Totenberg

The court ruled on cases involving some of President Obama's recess appointments and a Massachusetts law that created a buffer zone to keep protesters a certain distance away from abortion clinics.

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North Korea Threatens War Over U.S. Comedy

Seth Rogen and James Franco have an upcoming film called The Interview. They're a talk show host and producer who get an interview with North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un, and are encouraged to kill him.

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World News

Airlines Suspend Flights To Pakistani City After Shooting

by Philip Reeves

A Pakistan International Airways plane was shot at in Peshawar on Wednesday. International airlines are canceling flights to the city. The bullet came through the window and one passenger died.

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Sports

Croatian Tennis Player Mishears Press Question

At a news conference after his Wimbledon loss, Ernests Gulbis was asking about getting rid of umpires — letting players referee their own games. He thought he was asked about getting rid of vampires.

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Environment

Meters Would Help Sacramento Homes Save More Water

by Joe Rubin

Officials in California are asking people to use less water because of the severe drought. But about a million people in the state live in homes without the best means of water-use management: meters.

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