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Last body found after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in storm, bringing death toll to 8

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 02:01

Ten people were on board the 27-foot (8-meter) vessel when it flipped Saturday afternoon on the lake's southwest edge, as the storm whipped up high waves, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.

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Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' which protects 58 million acres of forest land

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 17:50

Speaking in New Mexico, President Trump's Secretary of Agriculture announced her intention to roll back a landmark 2001 conservation rule passed in the late hour of the Clinton administration.

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Does Congress or the president hold war powers? Here's what to know

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 17:05

President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.

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Were U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Program Successful?

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:44

The U.S. entered Israel's war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran's ability to make a nuclear weapon.

And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long had sights on attacking Iran but until recently that ambition seemed to be sidelined by President Trump. Now Netanyahu's basking in the moment after the U.S. joined in on the war against Iran.

For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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U.S. Supreme Court allows -- for now -- third-country deportations

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:41

A federal judge had previously said people must get at least 15 days to challenge their deportations to countries they're not originally from.

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Democratic senators rent space at the Kennedy Center to host a Pride event

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:16

A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller are hosting a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center has nothing to do with programming it.

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What to know about Jeff Bezos' upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 12:45

Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny.

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Emmy nominations voting ends tonight. Here's what our critic hopes will make the cut

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 12:40
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Emmy voters have until tonight to send in their picks for nominees. Here's what NPR TV critic Eric Deggans thinks they should be voting for.

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Iran attacks a U.S. base in Qatar

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 12:17

A U.S. defense official confirmed that the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar "was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran" and said there were no casualties.

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From the pandemic to porn, here's how norms around sex are shifting for Gen Z

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 12:16

Journalist Carter Sherman says that members of Gen Z are having less sex than previous generations — due in part to the political and social climate. Her new book is The Second Coming.

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Home sales just posted their slowest May in 16 years

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 09:37

There are 20% more homes for sale this May — but it hasn't been enough to pull buyers off the sidelines amid high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

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For Independence Day, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 08:32

What freedom means in the U.S. may be changing. For July 4, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?

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Israel strikes Tehran and Fordo site, as Russia backs Iran in deepening conflict

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 07:20

Israel says it struck multiple sites across Tehran, including the Fordo nuclear site hit by the U.S. days earlier and a prison known for jailing regime opponents.

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Key takeaways from the U.S. airstrikes on Iran. And, how Iran could respond

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 06:01

The Trump administration is defending its strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, which were carried out without congressional approval. And, a look at how Iran could respond to the U.S. strikes.

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Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:30

Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot

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From the fringes to the mainstream: Meet the hardline anti-immigration activist who helped shape Trump's agenda

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:03

The former leader of FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, retired this year after more than 40 at the helm of the organization. The right-wing group has long fought to reduce immigration and for tougher border controls. Under President Trump, Stein's once-fringe ideas are now being enacted.

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The David Lynch estate auction doubled as a caffeinated wake

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:02

Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake.

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An AI video ad is making a splash. Is it the future of advertising?

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:01

The over-the-top ad combines the energy of Grand Theft Auto with the drama of the NBA Finals — all created by AI. Is it a sign of things to come?

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'It's such a dream': Top high school performers step out on Broadway

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:00

With a billboard in Times Square and a night on Broadway, the year's top high school performers are ready for their big moment at the Jimmy Awards.

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Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:00
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Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

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