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June 12, 2025

NPR

Air India Flight Crashes

An Air India flight bound for London with 242 people aboard crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, marking the first-ever crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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CBS News

Debt Interest Surpasses Defense

The U.S. spends over $1 trillion annually on interest for its growing debt, which experts warn could crowd out programs and trigger long-term economic risks as new tax cuts worsen the deficit.
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Politico

Which Party Benefits From LA?

As Los Angeles protests unfold, Omar Wasow, a UC Berkeley scholar, analyzes their potential impact on political landscapes, with both sides mobilizing in response to perceived threats.
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The Washington Post

Digital Hunt for Child Abuser

Secret Service used video clues, diaper codes, and crib purchases to convict Marcus Leon Davis, sentenced to life plus 100 years for producing and sharing child sex abuse material.
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SCOTUSblog

Press Demands Live Audio

A coalition of press members urge Chief Justice John Roberts to allow live audio of Supreme Court opinion announcements to increase public accessibility and transparency.
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The Atlantic

The Generals Remain Silent

Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance to deliver a partisan, rule-breaking speech, while military leadership failed to uphold the Army’s apolitical values by staying silent.
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