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Federal Government Ends Covid Vaccine Recommendations For Children And Pregnant Women

RFK Jr. replaced everyone on the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's why that matters

5:00am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

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Iran attacks Israel in retaliation, killing at least 3 and injuring dozens of others

4:57am June 13, 2025

The Israeli military said Iran launched retaliatory strikes throughout the night. This followed a major Israeli attack on Friday, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and killing top military leaders.

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Morning news brief

4:16am June 13, 2025

by Michel Martin

Israel strikes Iran killing two top military leaders, Democratic Sen. Padilla removed from DHS secretary Kristi Noem's press conference, Congress moves to eliminate federal funding for public media.

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Americans will feel impact of immigration enforcement on farms, union president warns

4:14am June 13, 2025

by A Martínez

Workers are "terrified" as immigration agents sweep farms, the president of United Farm Workers says, adding that Americans should think about the "human loss" as well as "crops rotting" in the fields

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Gov. Abbott deploys thousands of troops across Texas ahead of immigration protests

4:14am June 13, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops and more than 2,000 state police to help local law enforcers manage Saturday protests against the Trump administration.

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Appeals court blocks earlier ruling, allowing Trump to command California Guard

4:12am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

A federal judge sided on Thursday with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the case against President Trump over his decision to federalize National Guard troops in response to anti-ICE protests in LA. But an appeals court temporarily blocked that decision.

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Democratic Sen. Padilla removed from DHS secretary Kristi Noem's press conference

4:11am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a Homeland Security press conference led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday.

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President Trump's policies create rising political tensions

4:10am June 13, 2025

by Michel Martin

President Trump's strong image is being put to the test as opposition to the administration's policies seems to grow.

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House votes to eliminate federal funding for public media outlets

4:10am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

The House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation Thursday to eliminate the next two years of federal funding for public media outlets, including NPR and PBS.

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A Texas father builds a brotherhood of dads to support each other

4:10am June 13, 2025

by Zanna McKay

After his bout with postpartum depression, a Texas father created the "Daddy Stroller Social Club." Now, with chapters in multiple cities, the club has become a way for dads to support each other.

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