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NPR News: 02-21-2026 9AM EST

21 Feb 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

0.942 - 18.486 Windsor Johnston

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump says no final decision has been made on possible U.S. strikes against Iran. NPR's Greg Myhre reports, in the meantime, American forces have expanded their footprint across the Middle East.

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18.506 - 20.809 Greg Myhre

He has a range of options now that U.S.

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Chapter 2: What updates did President Trump provide regarding military actions in Iran?

20.849 - 42.042 Greg Myhre

forces have reached a critical mass in the region. We're talking about two aircraft carriers, more than a dozen ships, perhaps a couple hundred warplanes. All this spread around the region. Now, at one end of the spectrum, Trump could opt for a brief limited military strike and then pause the attack and give Iran another chance to negotiate.

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42.603 - 48.072 Greg Myhre

Trump was asked about this scenario Friday and said, quote, I guess I can say I'm considering it.

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48.332 - 61.797 Windsor Johnston

That's NPR's Greg Myhre reporting. A federal appeals judge has stopped the restoration of an exhibit about slavery in Philadelphia. Carmen Russell Slachansky with member station WHYY reports.

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62.013 - 84.223 Carmen Russell-Suchansky

The National Park Service had already started putting back panels depicting the lives of nine slaves held by George Washington. But Third Circuit Judge Thomas Herrmann issued a stay for while the administration's appeal moves forward. The dispute stems from President Trump's executive order directing the removal of national exhibits deemed to, quote, inappropriately disparage Americans.

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84.203 - 95.555 Carmen Russell-Suchansky

The city of Philadelphia sued after the display was removed last month. Around half of the panels are still missing, and the first appellate hearing isn't expected until May. For NPR News, I'm Carmen Russell-Suchansky in Philadelphia.

95.875 - 112.253 Windsor Johnston

Families have identified six of the victims of Tuesday's deadly avalanche in Northern California. Eight people are confirmed dead. One is still missing. Greg Michek from CapRadio reports Governor Gavin Newsom called it the most devastating avalanche in the state's history.

112.418 - 133.193 Greg Michek

They were Carrie Atkin of the Truckee Tahoe area, Liz Klabaugh of Boise, Idaho, Carolyn Sekar of San Francisco, and Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, and Kate Vitt of Marin County. The family said the eight close friends were passionate, skilled skiers who loved the outdoors and were prepared for the backcountry, equipped with avalanche safety equipment.

133.513 - 136.418 Greg Michek

Governor Gavin Newsom says some of the victims were family friends.

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It's tragic. It's the most devastating avalanche. There's a loss of life we've ever experienced.

Chapter 3: What recent legal developments occurred regarding the slavery exhibit in Philadelphia?

267.369 - 278.404 Windsor Johnston

Emergency officials from Washington, D.C. to Boston are preparing for the possibility of more than a foot of snow in some areas. I'm Windsor Johnston and PR News in Washington.

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