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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman.
What recent military actions has Israel taken against Iran?
Israel's military says it has expanded its strikes on Iran, as it also battles Hezbollah in Lebanon. NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv.
Israel's military says it has expanded its strikes to the cities of Isfahan, Qom and Shiraz, targeting some Iranian underground compounds storing long-range missiles. and an Israeli fighter jet shot down an Iranian aircraft. The first time a U.S.-made F-35 fighter jet has shot down a manned airplane. Israel's military says it wants to weaken the capabilities of Iran's regime as much as possible. Israel is also fighting a second front against Hezbollah, Iran's proxy in Lebanon.
How is Turkey responding to the escalating conflict in the Mideast?
The group has fired rockets reaching as far as central Israel. The Israeli military says its goal is the complete disarmament of Hezbollah. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Turkey is calling for all parties in the Mideast war to refrain from escalating the conflict. This comes after NATO air defenses shot down an Iranian missile headed for Turkey. Iran has denied that it fired the missile. Turkey is a NATO member and the possibility...
What updates are there on the Texas Democratic primary election?
That Turkey could come under attack introduces the potential the war could widen to involve other NATO countries. There are reports of several explosions today over Qatar. That country lies to the west of Iran across the Persian Gulf. American Odise Turner has been trying to leave Qatar for days, but he cannot get out.
Stop. In the hotel, the notifications are just saying shelter in place. No information on when I will be able to get back home. This is a mess.
Turner is from South Carolina. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has conceded the Democratic primary election to state Senator James Tallarico. It's over the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas. Texas Newsroom's Blaise Ganey reports Tallarico held an event
Last night, Tallarico began the event by thanking Crockett and addressing the Democrats who voted for her in Tuesday's primaries.
As your Democratic nominee, it's on me to ensure you feel welcomed in, represented by and proud of this campaign.
The move is important because in order for Democrats to win the statewide race in Texas, they'll need all the votes they can get. The last time a Democrat won a statewide race in the Lone Star State was 1994. While not the best indicator, Democratic turnout in the primary race outpacing Republicans shows that there may be a chance to break the streak if the party's voters can unify around the Austin area's state representative. For NPR News, I'm Blaise Gainey.
Meanwhile, there will be a runoff primary election for the U.S.
What does the Rhode Island attorney general's report reveal about clergy abuse?
Senate seat on the Republican side. Incumbent John Cornyn will face Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. That runoff election is set for late May. You're listening to NPR. Rhode Island's attorney general has released a report that says dozens of Catholic priests sexually abused hundreds of children over decades. Rhode Island authorities allege the priests were protected by bishops and say the concern was for the Catholic Church's reputation. Officials with the Diocese of Providence acknowledge the horror of child abuse. Church officials say the report also shows how the church shared records and information with the state of Rhode Island. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to make an announcement this morning on a new initiative.
It would revamp nutrition education at the nation's medical schools. NPR's Maria Godoy reports experts have lamented doctors do not get enough instruction on the topic.
What new nutrition education initiative is being announced by HHS?
The National Academies of Sciences have long recommended that medical schools provide at least 25 hours of nutrition education. But studies have found most med schools fall short of this standard. According to senior health and human services officials, 52 medical schools have voluntarily agreed to add 40 hours of nutrition training to their curriculum starting in the fall.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:18
2
What recent military actions has Israel taken against Iran?
0:18–0:59
3
How is Turkey responding to the escalating conflict in the Mideast?
0:59–1:25
4
What updates are there on the Texas Democratic primary election?
1:25–3:01
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What does the Rhode Island attorney general's report reveal about clergy abuse?
3:01–3:58
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What new nutrition education initiative is being announced by HHS?
3:58–4:38
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How is South Carolina addressing the measles outbreak?
4:38–4:53