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Lebanese journalist Kim Ghattas shares likely outcome of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Lebanese journalist Kim Ghattas about how U.S.-Iran negotiations being held in Pakistan
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Saturday Sports: The Masters; NCAA men's hockey tournament; NBA playoffs
NPR's Scott Simon and reporter Michele Steele discuss the Masters and the NCAA men's hockey tournament, and preview the NBA playoffs.
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Celine Dion tribute artist Elisa Furr discusses the iconic singer's return to the stage
Celine Dion is returning to the stage after years battling an illness. NPR's Scott Simon talks about it with Elisa Furr, a Celine Dion tribute singer based in Las Vegas.
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Opinion: Humanity's hopes ascended with Artemis II
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II this week. The four astronauts aboard will travel around the moon.
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How does Trump intend to bring the war with Iran to an end?
Two U.S. planes went down in the war in Iran on Friday, even as President Trump said the conflict will end soon.
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A foreign policy expert shares perspective on the Iran war
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the latest developments in the war in Iran.
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Latest updates on the Iran war
We look at the escalations in the war with Iran, including what we know about the downed U.S. F-15 jet, the latest targets struck in Iran, and its retaliatory attacks on countries in the region.
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An analysis of new U.S. employment growth data
New data from the Labor Department shows stronger than expected jobs growth. NPR's Scott Simon asks Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for her reaction.
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Jonathan, the oldest land animal, is alive despite reports of his death
Jonathan -- the world's oldest land animal -- lives! NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Joe Hollins, veterinarian of 194-year-old tortoise, and Nigel Phillips, governor of St. Helena, about a crypto hoax.
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Week in Politics: Trump's latest speech; SCOTUS on birthright citizenship; Pam Bondi
President Trump claimed victory in Iran during a prime-time address to the nation. Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi is out, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on birthright citizenship.