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Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Six things to know
The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. "Operation Epic Fury" will be "massive and ongoing," President Trump said Saturday morning.
Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
Top lawmakers were notified about the operation shortly before it was launched, but the White House did not seek authorization from Congress to carry out the strikes.
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This week, Wait Wait is live in Bloomington, Indiana with host Peter Sagal, special guest Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie -
Iran has retaliated to U.S. and Israel strikes. Several countries that host American military bases in the region including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain say they have been attacked.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ali Vaez, an Iran expert at the International Crisis Group, about U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, about American and Israeli strikes on Iran.
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We look at the White House's messaging to the American public on the strikes in Iran.
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President Trump announced a major military combat operation on Iran early this morning, targeting several cities across Iran. We look at the strategy there and potential outcomes.
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Why did a $72 million mission to study water on the moon fail so soon after launch? A new NASA report has the answer.
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Prompted by a new law, Kansas began sending letters to some trans people saying their drivers licenses were being invalidated until they change their gender information.
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A restaurant in Mobile, AL, has a sign: "Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father." NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jimmy Rush who showed up on his 80th birthday with his dad, Jim.
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NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports (DRAFT)
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NPR's Scott Simon asks immigrant Cristina Foanene about her experience receiving a Small Business Administration loan in light of new restrictions barring non-citizens from receiving such loans.
