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NPR's Nell Greenfield-Boyce reports the telescope is expected to reveal new galaxies and new planets.

Today is Earth Day.

The observation officially began in 1970 as a teach-in for students.

It's now observed worldwide with events such as local cleanups.

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman.

The status of peace talks between the U.S.

and Iran remains unclear.

The ceasefire in Iran is due to expire tomorrow.

President Trump has said he is ready to send a negotiating team to peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, led by Vice President Vance.

Trump told CNBC this morning Iran will have to attend.

But Iran has not indicated it will send a team to the talks.

This comes as the U.S.

military says it has stopped another vessel that has been sanctioned in international waters.

Earlier this week, the Pentagon also stopped another Iranian container ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

A U.N.

study estimates Gaza needs $71 billion for reconstruction and recovery.

NPR's Aya Batraoui reports a third of that total is needed immediately for critical infrastructure repair.

President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve is scheduled to testify today to the Senate Banking Committee.

NPR's Scott Horsley reports.