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Morning news brief Iran attacks world's largest liquified natural gas complex, Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces lawmakers at DHS confirmation hearing, organizers reckon with abuse allegations against activist Caesar Chavez. Leila Fadel
Movies Cillian Murphy on reprising his role as Tommy Shelby for 'Peaky Blinders' film NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with actor Cillian Murphy about his return to the role of gangster Tommy Shelby for the film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man." Steve Inskeep
World Japan's PM to visit Trump as president continues pleas for help with Strait of Hormuz As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Steve Inskeep
Voice memos hint at what life is like inside Iran during the war Iran has imposed a near-total internet blackout as the war with the U.S. and Israel rages on. Some Iranians are sending voice memos to share a glimpse of what life is like inside the country. Arezou Rezvani
Economy Federal Reserve holds benchmark interest rate steady amid wartime uncertainty The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady this week. The central bank says it's too soon to know how the wartime spike in energy prices will affect overall inflation. Scott Horsley
ICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested Immigration agents took DNA samples from observers and protesters they detained during the Minnesota ICE surge, NPR has found, raising questions about how the government uses that personal data. Meg Anderson
Politics Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces intense questioning at his DHS confirmation hearing Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced a difficult hearing on Wednesday on his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Leila Fadel
Business Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities or face a "blow up" at South Pars. NPR Staff
Food Seattle's Most Exceptional Fries with Naomi Tomky This week host Brandi Fullwood spoke with Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky about finding truly special and exceptional french fries in Seattle. Brandi Fullwood
Politics Washington governor says state won't celebrate Cesar Chavez following sexual abuse allegations As new sexual abuse allegations against the civil rights activist Cesar Chavez come to light, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's office says the state will not recognize the late labor activist later this month. Noel Gasca