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Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:01

Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

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ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:01

In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers.

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In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:00

President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."

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Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater 'Carroll' after their commander's late wife

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:09

The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.

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Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:00

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

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Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:35

During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.

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Australia charges ex‑soldier with 5 war‑crime murders in Afghanistan

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 07:46

Roberts-Smith is only the second Australian veteran of the Afghanistan campaign to be charged with a war crime.

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Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 05:49

In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.

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As Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 05:40

Hours away from President Trump's 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

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How Bill Phillips used flowing water to model the economy

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 05:30

Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy.

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Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by war

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 05:00

It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.

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Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 04:49

The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.

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Bracing for federal cuts, some states are already paring back Medicaid services

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 04:00

Paying for doulas to help birthing moms in maternity care deserts was a priority for Montana. But it halted the plan amid a budget shortfall and fears over coming federal Medicaid cuts.

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AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback — and enthusiasm

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 04:00

Artificial intelligence tools that help mental health therapists take notes and keep records are quickly entering the marketplace. But some question the safety of AI in mental health care delivery.

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Artemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 04:00

The NASA moon mission completed several key milestones as its crew looped around the lunar body. It's expected to splash down on Earth on Friday.

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Morning news brief

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 03:45

Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, strikes in the Middle East intensify as Trump's deadline looms, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission.

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Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 23:15

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

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What can Artemis II astronauts see that satellites haven't captured?

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 15:11

The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.

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Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 15:00

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

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Even when Arsenio Hall's show was a hit, 'everyone wanted it to be something else'

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 13:35

Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," he says. Hall's memoir is Arsenio.

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