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The time left to register to vote in this year's primary elections is ending soon in a couple of states.

NPR's Hansi Lowong reports the deadlines come as a handful of states get ready to hold primaries next month for the November midterm election.

Target says it will stop selling cereals made with synthetic food dyes by the end of May.

The retailer says about 85 percent of its cereal sales already come from products without artificial coloring.

Target says it's worked with national brands to update formulas.

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The United States and Israel have carried out joint airstrikes against Iran today.

In a post on social media, President Trump said the U.S.

military is attacking Tehran in what he calls a major combat operation.

NPR's Tamara Keith reports the president is also calling for a regime change.

Tamara Keith, NPR News.

Democratic lawmakers say President Trump has launched an illegal regime change war in Iran, putting American lives at risk.

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna posted a video on social media just a short time ago.

Republican Senator Roger Wicker, who chairs the Armed Services Committee, calls the operation pivotal and necessary to protect Americans and American interests.

Iran has launched missiles and drones in counterattacks against Israel and hit a U.S.

base in Bahrain.

It says Israeli and American interests in the Middle East are now potential targets.

NPR's Jane Araf reports.

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