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Prof. Jana Houser shares radar analysis expertise on tornadoes that struck the Midwest
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Prof. Jana Houser of The Ohio State University about the massive tornadoes that hit the Midwest this week.
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The Latest updates on the Iran war and Lebanon
Iran says its delegation will not negotiate until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz.
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A look at the latest developments at the CDC
The CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service was on the chopping block last year by the Trump administration. Scientists had a study assessing COVID vaccine effectiveness suppressed by its leadership.
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Saturday Sports: The NFL Draft; the Chicago Cubs
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the NFL Draft.
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Week in Politics:Congress and the Iran war; Trump's approval ratings
We look at what Congress might do as the 60-day window to vote on the war per the War Powers Act draws near, as well as what the latest polls say about President Trump's approval ratings.
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Retired senior U.S. diplomat Alan Eyre offers insight on the state of the war in Iran
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Alan Eyre, former U.S. diplomat and fellow at the Middle East Institute, about the status of talks to end the war in Iran.
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Celebrating Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
Fine art photographer Nancy Breslin joins NPR's Scott Simon in studio to celebrate Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day.
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Opinion: Remembering Kevin Klose, former NPR president and broadcasting icon
We remember Kevin Klose, former NPR president, who helped secure financial stability for the network while supporting and encouraging its journalism.
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How a Japanese poet's diary helps scientists reconstruct solar cycles
Researchers used a Japanese poet's diary to track solar events that took place over 800 years ago.
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A tale of two cease fires: Israel and Hezbollah; the U.S and Iran
A ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is fragile while the one between the U.S. and Iran is more stable.