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Morning Edition for June 1, 2026

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Morning Edition for May 29, 2026

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Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (center) arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on Friday in Washington, D.C. Lawmakers will ask Bondi questions about the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and release of related files to the public.

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (center) arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on Friday in Washington, D.C. Lawmakers will ask Bondi questions about the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and release of related files to the public. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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Bondi doubles down on her handling of Epstein files in testimony to Congress

Former AG Pam Bondi appears before Congress over handling of the Epstein files

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E.W. Scripps Company president and CEO Adam Symson holds the trophy over Shrey Parikh, winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

E.W. Scripps Company president and CEO Adam Symson holds the trophy over Shrey Parikh, winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Allison Robbert/AP hide caption

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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'

Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting ‘spell-off’

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Morning Edition for May 28, 2026

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In this 2021 photo, signs are displayed at a tent during a health event in Charleston, W.Va. Public health officials say the spread of naloxone, also known as Narcan, has dramatically reduced overdose deaths in the U.S.

In this 2021 photo, signs are displayed at a tent during a health event in Charleston, W.Va. Public health officials say the spread of naloxone, also known as Narcan, has dramatically reduced overdose deaths in the U.S. John Raby/AP hide caption

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U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge

U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see a deadly surge

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Dancer choreographer Jenn Freeman was diagnosed with autism at the age of 33. She says the diagnosis was life-changing and she reframed her creative process via an evening-length solo performance that premiered in 2023, Is It Thursday Yet?

Dancer choreographer Jenn Freeman reframed her creative process after a life-changing autism diagnosis as an adult in an evening-length solo performance that premiered in 2023, Is It Thursday Yet? Alexander Hammer hide caption

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Dancer Jenn Freeman reframes her art after late autism diagnosis

'Room to Move' follows a choreographer's creative journey after an autism diagnosis

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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent uses facial recognition software to confirm an asylum seeker's identity prior to an immigration hearing on July 30, 2025, in New York. In addition, DHS is expanding its use of iris scanners to help quickly identify undocumented immigrants.

A federal immigration agent uses facial recognition software to confirm an asylum seeker's identity prior to an immigration hearing on July 30, 2025, in New York. In addition, DHS is expanding its use of iris scanners to help quickly identify undocumented immigrants. Olga Fedorova/AP hide caption

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ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools

ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tools

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Morning Edition for May 27, 2026

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Josh Johnson speaks onstage during the 30th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 11, 2026, in New York City.

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Comedian Josh Johnson shares his love for comedy in new standup special 'Symphony'

Comedian Josh Johnson talks about his new standup special, 'Symphony'

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Spencer Pratt speaks during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" at Fox News headquarters on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

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Spencer Pratt is 'winning the internet,' but can he become mayor of Los Angeles?

Spencer Pratt is 'winning the internet,' but can he become mayor of Los Angeles?

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Morning Edition for May 26, 2026

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President Donald Trump departs after speaking during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va.

President Donald Trump departs after speaking during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Trump to get 'routine annual' medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed

Trump to get 'routine annual' medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed

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Debra Pierce stands in grassy field holding a phone to show the photographer a picture on the screen.

Debra Pierce holds up a picture of Stanley Sears, her brother, while standing in the yard of the mobile home he was renovating before his death in 2024. Pierce believes North Carolina's Martin County needs higher-level emergency services and a hospital. Sarah Jane Tribble/KFF Health News hide caption

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'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund KFF Health News

‘We’ll never know if he could have been saved.’ The gaps in Trump’s rural health fund

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