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Supreme Court faces new headwinds with roughly two weeks left in the term

Major Supreme Court cases that remain include a challenge to President Trump

Some 20 cases remain to be decided—about a third of the total argued cases--many of them the most important of the term. But the shadow docket — with its own list of cases — looms over the other opinions.

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The Air War Between Israel and Iran

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For days Israel has been attacking Iran with airstrikes, which they say is an effort to degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran has been responding by firing missiles at Israel. We'll hear what has been hit and what targets may be next. And we compare the two countries' ability to defend against these types of attacks.

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Israel claims control of Iran's skies, but Tehran is managing to hit back

Missiles fired from Iran are pictured in the night sky over Jerusalem on June 14, 2025 as Israel and Iran exchanged fire a day after Israel unleashed an unprecedented aerial bombing campaign that Iran said hit its nuclear facilities, killed top commanders and dozens of civilians.

Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.

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Trump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries

Up to 36 more countries could face travel bans to the U.S.

A State Department memo says dozens of countries have until Wednesday morning to come up with a plan to address some U.S. concerns, or face travel restrictions.

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President Trump fires a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Cooling towers at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Georgia. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is an independent agency charged with overseeing safety at the nation

Christopher Hanson was appointed to serve on the commission overseeing the nation's nuclear reactors by President Biden in 2020.

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What does it mean to show mercy to someone on death row?

The Atlantic staff writer Elizabeth Bruenig talks about her decision to serve as a witness to state-sanctioned executions, and what she's learned about mercy, faith and the possibility of redemption.

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Purdue Pharma, Sacklers reach new $7.4 billion opioid settlement

Grace Bisch hold a picture of stepson Eddie Bisch who died as a result of an overdose on outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2023  in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court overturned a previous version of the Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy plan, leading to a new deal now under review.

A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S. states and territories

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Top House Democrat asks Microsoft about DOGE code allegedly tied to NLRB data removal

The DOGE team may have taken data related to union organizing and labor complaints and hid its tracks, according to a whistleblower.

A top House Democrat is asking Microsoft for information about a DOGE staffer's GitHub account connected to whistleblower allegations of sensitive data leaving the National Labor Relations Board.

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A new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits

Consumers have flocked online for cheaper alternatives to name brand obesity drugs.

While some compounding pharmacies have stopped making alternatives to Wegovy and Zepbound since shortages were declared over, others are continuing and pushing regulatory boundaries.

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The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged

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Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

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This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

Tea Church is a stay-at-home mom with five kids. She says SNAP is a big part of what keeps her family afloat each month.

Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.

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Sen. Klobuchar urges peers to mitigate 'inflamed' rhetoric after Minnesota shootings

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is calling for civility after a Minnesota lawmaker was killed and another was wounded.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, calls for civility after an attack that killed one state lawmaker and left another wounded.

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Britain's MI6 spy agency names first female chief

A general view of the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, in London.

It's a case of real life catching up with James Bond fiction: Britain's MI6 spy agency named its first-ever female chief. She used to be Q. Now she'll be C.

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Minnesota shooting suspect arrested. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade

Vance Boelter was arrested and is in custody on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

The man suspected of killing a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker has been arrested and charged with murder. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade and the No Kings protests.

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Israel hits more Iranian military targets, Iran retaliates on fourth day of conflict

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze after a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday.

Trump said Sunday he remained optimistic about Israel and Iran reaching a deal, but added "sometimes they have to fight it out."

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Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?

False evacuation alerts went out to millions of people during the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. However, people who speak a language other than English and Spanish may not have understood what was happening.

The FCC has delayed implementing its multilingual emergency alerts system — making non-English speakers vulnerable during climate disasters.

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Israel's conflict with Iran takes focus even as Gaza war grinds on

Israel's conflict with Iran is pushing its war in Gaza to the periphery. But Palestinians there are still being killed and are under a near-total blockade.

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North Koreans fighting for Russia against Ukraine have grown skilled in drone warfare

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North Korea sent 11,000 elite soldiers to support Russia. Their progress — especially in drone warfare — has implications not only for Russia's war on Ukraine but also peace on the Korean Peninsula.

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Can this Myanmar student still realize U.S. college dreams under a Trump travel ban?

Passengers arrive on international flights at Miami International Airport, Monday, June 9, in Miami.

NPR speaks with a student from Myanmar who fears his plans to attend graduate school in the U.S. could be derailed by the administration's newest travel ban.

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After early reprieve from immigration enforcement, farming industry reckons with raids

In this file photo, an aerial view shows farm workers harvesting broccoli near the U.S.-Mexico border on March 9, 2024, in Yuma, Ariz.

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement mostly left farms and meat packing plants alone, until coordinated raids last week. Now, President Trump is signaling continued support for farmers.

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Journalists dodge rubber bullets in covering L.A. immigration protests

Freelance visual journalist Michael Nigro, shown here at protests in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Press Club says law enforcement officers have violated press freedoms of reporters covering anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles more than three dozen times.

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The doctor said 'be happy.' Music therapy can help cancer patients do that

Research on music therapy and cancer was done at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.

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Elon Musk may be gone but DOGE isn't done remaking the federal government

Elon Musk receives a key from President Trump in the Oval Office on May 30, 2025 to thank him for his work with the Department of Government Efficiency. Days later, the pair were feuding online, though Musk has since apologized.

Even though the billionaire is no longer leading the Department of Government Efficiency effort, many key staffers — and DOGE ideas — are now more permanently embedded in the federal government.

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Harvard and the Trump administration return to court over international students

People walk through the gate on Harvard Yard at the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass.

The hearing on whether to indefinitely block President Trump's June 4th proclamation on Harvard's international students is scheduled in federal court in Boston.

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Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors to protest mass tourism

A protester with a water gun takes part in a protest against overtourism in Barcelona, Spain on Sunday.

The tourists who were targeted by water blasts laughed it off. Cities like Barcelona and the island of Mallorca have seen housing costs skyrocket as homes are diverted to the short-term rental market.

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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Calgary International Airport on Sunday.

Also looming over the meeting are President Trump's inflammatory threats to make Canada the 51st state and take over Greenland.

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Military parade and No Kings protests: a split-screen of a divided America

Members of the U.S. Army drive a Stryker infantry carrier vehicle during Saturday

A 33-mile trip from one protest in Annapolis, Md., to the parade grandstand in front of the White House was like a journey between two different countries.

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Deadly flash floods kill 13 in San Antonio and at least 3 in West Virginia

Authorities respond after vehicles were swept away by floodwaters in San Antonio on Thursday.

Fast-paced floodwaters in San Antonio left 13 people dead. West Virginia also witnessed at least three deaths from flash flooding, with more people missing.

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What's the U.S. role in the fighting between Israel and Iran?

President Trump says Israel and Iran should make a deal to end their exchange of airstrikes. But there's no sign of a diplomatic solution on the horizon, and Trump is also warning Iran not to strike at any U.S. targets.

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Remembering Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman

The political assassination yesterday of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman was a shock to the people of the state and the country.

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