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What recent events have escalated tensions between Iran and Israel?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Iran fired missiles toward Israel today, threatening a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations for a peace deal. Tehran says it's in retaliation for Israel striking Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon earlier, where NPR's Jane Araf reports Israel is expanding evacuation warnings across parts of southern Lebanon.
Israel hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to Lebanon's state media. The Israeli military said it was in response to Hezbollah targeting northern Israel. And the Israeli military has also issued new warnings for the major city of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Here in Tyre, there's only one part of what was a thriving coastal city that is not under the threat of attack. It's the ancient part near the ancient port, and it is full of thousands of displaced people. There are Israeli warplanes overhead, but people here still seem relaxed because there's nowhere else they can flee.
How is the US government responding to the nomination of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence?
Jane Araf, NPR News, entire Lebanon.
President Trump says acting Director of National Intelligence, Federal Housing and Finance Agency Chief Bill Pulte isn't his permanent choice. Both Republicans and Democrats pushed back on that nomination. Pulte has no background in intelligence work, but will now oversee the country's 18 intelligence agencies. Senator Mark Warner is vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He says he's concerned about what Pulte may do.
What he has shown is a complete loyalty. to do whatever Donald Trump wants, compromising private information about mortgages. That means he should get promoted to have the keys to the 18 intelligence agencies with our most classified information. And with an attempt by President Trump to interfere in the elections, my fear is this guy would completely go along with that.
What details are emerging about the shooting incident at the Toledo street festival?
Speaking there to ABC's This Week, Pulte is replacing outgoing Tulsi Gabbard. Police in Ohio are searching for suspects after a shooting at a popular street festival in Toledo this weekend that left 12 people wounded. NPR's Jordan Marie Smith has more.
Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said authorities are looking for at least two suspects. Suspects who he says may have been shooting at each other. A dozen attendees were wounded and two were left in critical condition. The clamor happened at the Old West End Festival. Streets were busy and police are hoping that might help them find the suspects. Authorities encouraged festival goers to turn over any photos or videos that might help with their investigation into who exactly fired the shots. According to the Associated Press, hundreds of people attended Saturday's Old West Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
What legal challenges are being faced regarding the upcoming UFC event on the White House lawn?
Jordan Marie Smith, NPR News.
You're listening to NPR News. A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House lawn in a mixed martial arts show that's time for President Trump's 80th birthday and also as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebration. The Public Integrity Project suit, on behalf of two Virginia residents, says the White House's approval of the June 14th event violated National Park Service regulations prohibiting sporting events on federal parklands. It also says Congress didn't consent to the towering arch overlooking the event space and that no environmental review was conducted before the construction. The White House says the lawsuit is baseless. The annual Tony Awards will be held tonight at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.
Jeff Ludden reports some revivals have been getting a lot of buzz.
Two shows are duking it out for the best musical revival, Tony. Ragtime, based on the E.L.
Which Broadway shows are competing for top honors at the Tony Awards?
Doctorow novel set in the early 20th century... And Cats, the Jellicle Ball, which takes the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and sets it in a world of drag ballroom. On the play side, a revival of Death of a Salesman starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf is favored to win. So attention must be paid. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS tonight. For NPR News, I'm Jeff London in New York.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent events have escalated tensions between Iran and Israel?
0:00–1:07
2
How is the US government responding to the nomination of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence?
1:07–1:59
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What details are emerging about the shooting incident at the Toledo street festival?
1:59–2:54
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What legal challenges are being faced regarding the upcoming UFC event on the White House lawn?
2:54–3:58
5
Which Broadway shows are competing for top honors at the Tony Awards?
3:58–4:59
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What can we expect from the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America?
4:59–5:03