NPR News: 06-17-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the Luigi Mangione murder trial, where defense lawyers plan a psychiatric argument citing emotional duress. In politics, Mike Collins won the Georgia Senate primary, facing incumbent John Ossoff amid accusations of bigotry. A Harvard report highlights worsening U.S. housing affordability due to high costs and debt. Additionally, Senator Tom Cotton confirms Jay Clayton’s intelligence director hearing will proceed, and a new study shows lifestyle changes in one’s 50s significantly reduce chronic disease risk later in life.
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Luigi Mangione murder case psychiatric defense
Georgia Senate primary results and Collins vs Ossoff
Housing affordability crisis and new Harvard report
DNI confirmation hearing and Trump's voting bill threat
Study on diet and exercise benefits in 50s
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