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After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
The missile exchange marked a major escalation in the already tense region. But Israel and Iran both say they will stop attacking each other, with conditions.
Greg Myre | Jun 8, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others and sending a 3-foot tsunami into nearby coasts.
The Associated Press | Jun 8, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC

Tony Award winners list: 'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical, 'Death of a Salesman' lives on
The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway performances on Sunday in New York, but the star of the night was singer-songwriter P!nk, who hosted the show.
Jennifer Vanasco | Jun 8, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC

Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
President Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC

Israel says Iran launched a missile at it, in a first during fragile ceasefire
The attack would be the first since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 7:56 PM UTC

Alexander Zverev wins the French Open to finally earn a 1st Grand Slam title
After Italian Flavio Cobolli missed an overhead on the second championship point of the five-set encounter, Zverev dropped on his back and began sobbing.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 6:21 PM UTC

U.K. deputy prime minister: JD Vance was wrong to blame teen's murder on immigration
Britain's deputy prime minister says he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russia.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC

Sunday Puzzle: NBA Team Names
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with OPB listener Jocelyn Tutak of Portland, OR., along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
Will Shortz | Jun 7, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession
The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC



