NPR News: 06-11-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
President Trump abruptly canceled planned U.S. strikes on Iran, claiming a peace deal is imminent, while nominating Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. The episode also covers the start of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico amid local protests, rising U.S. inflation driven by the Iran conflict, and a preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash. Additionally, the Southern Baptist Convention voted to ban women from serving as pastors.
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Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran
Jay Clayton nominated for DNI; FISA expiration
World Cup kickoff and protests in Mexico City
Rising producer prices and stock market gains
One year anniversary of Air India Flight 171 crash
Southern Baptists vote to ban women pastors
Promo for Up First podcast on World Cup
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