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NPR News: 06-22-2026 3AM EDT

22 Jun 2026

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Chapter 1: What are the latest updates on U.S.-Iran negotiations?

1.432 - 18.799 Dale Willman

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. The new round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland faltered Sunday after President Trump's most recent threat to attack Iran if it doesn't stop supporting its proxy, Hezbollah. Negotiations have ended for the night. NPR's Shandily Stuster has more.

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18.779 - 40.23 Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland became tense Sunday after President Trump threatened to attack the country if it doesn't stop Hezbollah from quote, causing trouble. Trump said in a social media post the U.S. would quote, hit Iran very hard if it doesn't stop Hezbollah's actions in Lebanon. Iran's lead negotiator responded, writing on social media for the U.S.

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40.25 - 44.639 Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

to be careful and that its armed forces are prepared to respond in a different manner.

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Chapter 2: How is Paris coping with the current heat wave?

45.12 - 53.798 Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a summit on Sunday that it won't make peace with Lebanon until Hezbollah is dismantled.

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53.778 - 59.168 A. Martinez

We established a security zone in Lebanon and we shall keep it as long as it's necessary.

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59.268 - 71.23 Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

The United Nations interim force in Lebanon said on Sunday that for the first time since the war between Israel and Hezbollah, it has recorded no attacks from either side. Shondalese Duster, NPR News.

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71.378 - 85.657 Dale Willman

Paris is facing a heat wave right now. City officials have opened the Canal Saint-Martin for swimming to help residents of the French capital cope with dangerously high temperatures. For tourist Zuzu Hobbs, it was time to cool off.

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85.677 - 93.488 Suzanne Venker

And they said, my friend who lives here said there's no way she's going to be swimming in here because it's so dirty, but it's hot. I'm going to risk it.

93.62 - 101.389 Dale Willman

France has also restricted public alcohol consumption and canceled some outdoor sporting events to try and prevent some health concerns.

Chapter 3: What impact is the Iron Fire having on Utah residents?

102.25 - 121.897 Dale Willman

The Iron Fire continues to burn in Utah this weekend. Fire officials say the blaze has destroyed 34 square miles and it's caused the evacuation of 1,000 residents from the town of Eureka, southwest of Salt Lake City. A recent poll shows that most Asian American and Pacific Islanders say the U.S. is no longer a great place for immigrants.

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122.377 - 134.038 Dale Willman

The poll was conducted by the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Data and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. NPR's Mayhem Jovedi has more on our story.

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134.339 - 149.831 Matthew Bowman

The poll delves into how Asian American and Pacific Islanders feel at America's 250th anniversary. The top words to describe the U.S. are great, powerful, or prosperous. At the same time, more than 60% say that the U.S.

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Chapter 4: What do recent polls reveal about Asian American and Pacific Islander perspectives on immigration?

150.151 - 169.716 Matthew Bowman

used to be a great place for immigrants, but no longer is. Roughly 30% feel that the country still has opportunities for immigrants. The poll does not distinguish between lawful and unlawful immigration. Many of those surveyed say they or someone they know is facing detention or deportation due to immigration status.

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170.417 - 178.967 Matthew Bowman

Others report carrying proof of immigration or citizenship or changing daily routines and travel plans to feel safe. Maham Javed, NPR News.

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179.247 - 194.629 Dale Willman

It's NPR. An explosion ripped through Qatar's Ras Lafin industrial area late Sunday. Officials say at least 54 people were injured and 18 others are missing. The area is home to Qatar's main export terminal for its natural gas sales.

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Chapter 5: What happened during the pride parade in Kyiv amid ongoing conflict?

195.07 - 218.65 Dale Willman

It was targeted by Iran during the war and has been shut down. The explosion occurred after workers tried restarting the facility. Ukraine's capital of Kyiv saw the largest turnout for its annual pride parade since Russia's full-scale invasion. NPR's Drenica Kissis reports from Kyiv that Ukraine's LGBTQ soldiers and their partners marched for recognition of same-sex unions and civil partnerships.

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218.63 - 244.809 Volodymyr Zelensky

Thousands chanted, be yourself, we are with you, as they marched through Kyiv. Military veteran Olena Shatseva held her girlfriend's hand. My family is not counted in any way in our country, she said, and the fact that I joined the military doesn't count either. It should not be this way. Gediminas Navikas, the European Union's deputy head of mission to Ukraine, marched behind her.

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245.17 - 246.612 Volodymyr Zelensky

He sees reasons for hope.

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Chapter 6: What were the results of the College Baseball World Series games?

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LGBTI community is also contributing to the freedom of Ukraine. Many people in society recognize that.

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253.137 - 263.503 Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainians have protested parliament's attempt to define marriage as only between a man and a woman. Joanna Kekises, NPR News, Kyiv.

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263.483 - 279.259 Dale Willman

Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma's bat Sunday as North Carolina beat the Sooners 6-2 in Game 2 of the College Baseball World Series. The Tar Heels lost in Game 1 9-3, but with the win, they force a third and deciding game on Monday night in Omaha. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

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280.761 - 290.571 Ira Glass

This is our glass. On This American Life, one thing we like is a good mystery. Sometimes about really big things, but most times, the little mysteries are the best.

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290.618 - 295.732 Daniel Green

Our Lost and Found is currently filled with pants. I don't know. I've never seen this happen.

296.193 - 296.835 Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

Wait, this is true?

296.875 - 304.155 Ira Glass

This is true. Mysteries of every size, each week, This American Life, wherever you get your podcasts.

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