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Media Monitor: NPR Covers SpaceX Debut, FBI Raid, SBA Loan Policy, and Political Scandals
NPR reports on SpaceX's stock market debut, an FBI raid on an Ohio voting rights group, and a new SBA policy affecting immigrant-owned businesses. It also examines how political scandals are impacting midterm elections.
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Media Monitor: NPR Launches True Crime Series on Unsolved Seattle Protest Killing
NPR's new 8-part true crime podcast, 'We Keep Us Safe,' investigates the 2020 unsolved killing of Antonio Mays Jr. in Seattle's CHOP zone.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on US-Iran conflict, inflation, World Cup, and student loan changes
NPR is reporting on new U.S. airstrikes against Iran and retaliatory actions, rising inflation, the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and upcoming student loan changes.
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Media Monitor: Inflation Surges to Three-Year High Amid U.S.-Israel War on Iran
NPR is reporting that U.S. inflation has topped 4% for the first time in three years, driven by a spike in gasoline prices following the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran.
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Media Monitor: Inflation Surges to Three-Year High Amid U.S.-Israel War on Iran
NPR is reporting that U.S. inflation has reached its highest point in over three years, driven by a surge in gasoline prices following the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran.
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Media Monitor: U.S. Strikes Iran, Primary Results Emerge, DHS Funding Approved
NPR is reporting on U.S. strikes against Iran, primary election results in several states, and a significant House vote on Department of Homeland Security funding for immigration enforcement. It also covers Bill Gates' congressional appearance and NASA's Artemis III mission.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on Israel-Iran de-escalation, U.S. primaries, global conflicts, and Apple's AI update
NPR is reporting on a pledge by Israel and Iran to de-escalate tensions, ongoing U.S. primaries, the Los Angeles mayoral race, and a study showing global conflicts at a post-WWII high.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Escalating Middle East Conflict, Trump Interview, and Ebola Outbreak
NPR is reporting on escalating violence in the Middle East, President Trump's contentious interview regarding his "anti-weaponization" fund, and a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on AI Threats, PEPFAR Cuts, Santos Threats, World Cup Stickers, Brain Repair, and AI Adoption
NPR reports on Trump's AI order, PEPFAR funding cuts impacting Africa, George Santos' threats to a journalist, surging World Cup sticker collecting, brain repair advancements, and AI service adoption trends.
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Media Monitor: NPR Announces Tiny Desk Concert Giveaway
NPR is offering a free-to-enter contest for a trip to its headquarters to see a live Tiny Desk Concert, with options for extra entries through donations supporting its journalism.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Senate Passes Immigration Bill, Bolton Pleads Guilty, and Teachers Weigh AI Impact
NPR is reporting the Senate passed a $70 billion immigration bill, John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to mishandling classified information, and a new poll shows teachers believe AI will significantly impact education.
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Media Monitor: Gun Control Group Sues ATF, DOJ Over Crime Gun Data
NPR is reporting that the gun control advocacy group Brady has filed a lawsuit against the ATF and DOJ. The suit seeks to compel the release of documents identifying the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S.
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Media Monitor: Gun Control Group Sues ATF, DOJ Over Crime Gun Data
NPR is reporting that the gun control advocacy group Brady has filed a lawsuit against the ATF and DOJ. The suit seeks to compel the release of information regarding the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S.
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NPR Announces Contest for Exclusive Tiny Desk Concert Experience
NPR is hosting a free contest offering a trip to its Washington, D.C., headquarters for a live Tiny Desk Concert. Participants can gain extra entries by supporting NPR's essential journalism through donations and merchandise purchases.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Immigration Funding, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Federal Worker Changes, World Cup Heat Risks, and Citizenship Revocations
NPR is reporting on Senate Republicans' immigration funding efforts, a renewed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Trump's executive order on federal workers, World Cup heat risks, and a deep dive into citizenship revocations.
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Media Monitor: DOJ Investigating George Santos for Insider Trading
NPR is reporting that former congressman George Santos is under federal investigation by the DOJ for alleged insider trading related to bets on his State of the Union appearance.
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Media Monitor: DOJ Investigating George Santos for Alleged Insider Trading
NPR is reporting that former congressman George Santos is under federal investigation by the DOJ for alleged insider trading related to bets on his State of the Union appearance on Kalshi.
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NPR to Host Live Discussion on Digital Age Health Costs
Join NPR's Manoush Zomorodi and Keith Diaz on June 10, 2026, for a live online discussion about the hidden health costs of the digital age and how to live better in a screen-filled world.
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NPR's Tiny Desk Contest On The Road Tour Announces 20 Local Opening Acts, Surprise Headliner
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour reveals 20 local opening acts across 10 cities this summer, featuring diverse talent and a surprise headliner, 2024 winner The Philharmonik, in San Francisco.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on DOJ Halting Trump-Era Fund, Primary Elections, Middle East Ceasefire, and Health Claims
NPR is reporting the Justice Department will abide by a court order pausing a Trump administration fund, details primary elections across six states, and covers a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. It also examines the health claims of bovine…
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on Trump administration's "Christian nation" rhetoric, border wall opposition, and AI in therapy
NPR is reporting on the Trump administration's push for a "Christian nation," opposition to a Texas border wall, and patient concerns over AI use by therapists.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Middle East Tensions, Carroll Investigation, CBS News Shake-Up, and Voting Order
NPR is reporting on ongoing Middle East diplomatic efforts, a Justice Department investigation into E. Jean Carroll's legal funding, a major shake-up at CBS News' '60 Minutes,' and a federal judge's decision on President Trump's mail-in voting order.
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Cure For Paranoia Triumphs at Tiny Desk with Inspiring Performance of Past Entries
2026 Tiny Desk Contest winners Cure For Paranoia performed an inspiring concert, showcasing their perseverance by featuring songs from their past contest submissions, including a tribute to lead emcee Cameron's late mother.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Texas Senate Race, Redistricting Battles, and DHS Biometric Expansion
NPR is reporting on the Texas Senate primary runoff, South Carolina's redistricting battle, expanded DHS iris scanning, and the Trump administration's deletion of Jan. 6 prosecution data.
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Media Monitor: Trump DOJ purged Jan. 6 riot prosecution details
NPR is reporting that the Trump Department of Justice removed government news releases detailing prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Media Monitor: Trump DOJ Purged Jan. 6 Riot Case Information
NPR is reporting that the Trump Department of Justice removed government news releases detailing prosecutions of individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, including those who assaulted law enforcement.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Iran Deal, Ebola Outbreak, Chemical Evacuation, AI Ethics, and Church-State Series
NPR is reporting on President Trump's Iran negotiations, a deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, a chemical plant evacuation in California, Pope Leo XIV's AI encyclical, and a new series on church and state.
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Media Monitor: Congress Nears Recess Without Immigration Funding; DNC Report Criticized; Hurricane Season Outlook
NPR is reporting that Congress is poised to recess without approving immigration funding, while a DNC report on 2024 losses faces internal criticism. The network also covers the 2026 hurricane season outlook.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Primary Elections, Iran Tensions, Mosque Attack, and New Tariffs
NPR is reporting on a range of top stories, including U.S. primary election outcomes, President Trump's decision to halt strikes on Iran, details from the San Diego mosque attack, and new tariffs impacting the quartz industry.
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Media Monitor: New York Times Sues Pentagon Again, Trump's Approval Dips, NPR and BBC Face Cuts
Poynter reports The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over journalist escorts, while President Trump's approval ratings hit a new low. NPR and BBC also face significant budget cuts and leadership changes.
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