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NPR News: 05-21-2026 7AM EDT

21 May 2026

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

0.47 - 8.12 Corva Coleman

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. Cuba is reacting to the U.S. indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro.

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Chapter 2: What are the details of the indictment against Raul Castro?

8.48 - 26.022 Corva Coleman

He's accused of several crimes, including murder. It's in connection with the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago that killed four people. They were part of a Cuban exile group who were guiding migrants at sea. NPR's Ryan Lucas says Cuba rejects how that incident is being described.

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Cuba's president in a post on X called this indictment a political move. He says there's no legal basis for it. And he accused the U.S. of trying to fabricate things to justify a military move against Cuba. He also accused the U.S. of lying about what happened in 1996. He said Cuba acted in legitimate self-defense after repeated violations of its airspace. And he also says the U.S.

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government at the time had been warned about those violations, but ignored them and allowed these flights to continue.

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51.688 - 73.528 Corva Coleman

NPR's Ryan Lucas reporting. Meanwhile, the Pentagon says a U.S. aircraft carrier and its supporting ships have arrived in the Caribbean Sea. That news came the same day as the U.S. indictment was announced. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense call this week. The two leaders appear to be divided on what to do next about Iran.

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73.949 - 94.672 Daniel Estrin

NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv. The Tuesday call between Trump and Netanyahu was tense, according to a person familiar with the matter not authorized to speak publicly. Netanyahu spoke against a diplomatic deal being pursued to end the Iran war, while Trump said he would continue to pursue an agreement preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon.

95.153 - 106.583 Daniel Estrin

The person who spoke to NPR said Israel wishes to take part in a renewed U.S. attack on Iran. Trump spoke to reporters about his phone call with Netanyahu.

106.563 - 109.366 Donald Trump

He's a great guy. To me, he's a great guy.

109.626 - 122.161 Daniel Estrin

Israel is on its highest level of alert, Israel's military chief said. Above the skies in Tel Aviv, U.S. Air Force refueling planes conduct regular sorties. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

122.281 - 136.647 Corva Coleman

In the U.S., House Republicans and Democrats united to pass a bill yesterday. It bans large corporate investors from buying more homes. NPR's Stephen Bissaha reports the bill is also meant to address housing affordability.

Chapter 3: How is the U.S. military positioning in response to tensions with Cuba?

211.458 - 232.064 Alison Aubrey

About 60% of adults in the U.S. take supplements, and researchers say they can help by addressing nutritional deficiencies, but may also lead to intake above tolerable levels. The percentage of adults taking two or more supplements increases with age and is highest among people 60 and older. Global sales of longevity supplements are estimated at nearly $9 billion.

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232.525 - 252.012 Alison Aubrey

Some supplements have evidence behind them, such as taking omega-3 supplements to help lower triglycerides. or a form of vitamin B, known as niacinamide, to protect against skin cancer. But many supplements on the market lack strong evidence, so experts say a buyer-beware approach can be helpful. Alison Aubrey, NPR News.

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252.252 - 267.233 Corva Coleman

An original piece of the Eiffel Tower is going to be auctioned today. A French auction house says it's a nine-foot-tall section of one of the Eiffel Tower's original spiral staircases. It was replaced with elevators in 1983.

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Chapter 4: What was the outcome of the call between Trump and Netanyahu regarding Iran?

267.213 - 278.775 Corva Coleman

The starting bid for the Eiffel Tower staircase piece is about $140,000. I'm Corva Coleman, NPR News, from Washington.

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