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Trump refocuses his message on 'winning' as broad support for the war in Iran wavers
As the U.S. war against Iran enters its third week, the Trump administration is attempting to refocus its messaging as broader support for the war falters.
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Washington Post's David Ignatius says war on Iran won't change the country's regime
Michel Martin speaks to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who writes that the U.S. war on Iran, despite any tactical success, leaves the regime in place for the foreseeable future.
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Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear
Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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Morning news brief
The war with Iran enters its third week, as Trump and his top aides refocus their messaging on "winning" to regain faltering support, in the Senate, Republican lawmakers take up the SAVE Act this week.
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Georgetown Law professor on the SAVE Act and Trump's desire to control elections
What is the SAVE America Act and how does it fit into President Trump's larger ambition to control elections? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Georgetown Law professor Steve Vladeck.
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FCC chair threatens broadcasters' licenses over negative coverage of the war in Iran
President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have assailed the media over coverage of the war in Iran. Carr now threatens broadcast license owners with repercussions.
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'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' win big on Oscars night. A roundup of the night
"One Battle After Another' took home best picture at the Oscars while Michael B. Jordan won best actor for his role as twins Smoke and Stack in "Sinners." A look at the winners, surprises and snubs.
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Hungary's longtime prime minister rallies to keep seat as rival calls for a new era
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slams Europe in an election speech on his country's Revolution Day.
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Iran blocks vital oil route as Israel expands its ground operations in Lebanon
As the war in Iran enters its third week, there's no end in sight. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, as Trump urges allies to act and Israel expands its ground operations.
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Iran expert on what the country's leaders think about the war with the US and Israel
NPR's Michel Martin asks Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour how leaders in Tehran are thinking about the war with the U.S. and Israel.
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Israel launches airstrikes in Beirut, displacing thousands of people
Israel has carried out air strikes in central Beirut for the first time since the latest conflict began, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.