NPR News: 06-18-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance defends the Iran peace deal, citing falling gas prices, while negotiations are delayed. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a marijuana user prosecuted for gun possession, a narrow decision distinguishing weed from harder drugs. Luigi Mangione’s legal team dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his murder trial. Additionally, an mRNA flu vaccine received FDA panel approval, the New York Knicks celebrated their first championship in 53 years, and Canada won its first Men’s World Cup match.
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Vance defends Iran deal; Geneva talks delayed
Supreme Court rules on marijuana user gun case
Luigi Mangione drops psychiatric defense
FDA panel recommends Moderna mRNA flu vaccine
NY Knicks ticker tape parade and security
Canada wins first Men's World Cup match
Doctors Without Borders appeal
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