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NPR News: 06-22-2026 2PM EDT

Jun 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Vice President J.D. Vance concludes peace talks with Iran, claiming progress on nuclear inspections and a framework to end fighting in Lebanon. In domestic news, LA Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid an FBI investigation into an AI contract. Pope Leo urges global action against hunger, while Lionel Messi breaks the World Cup scoring record. Additionally, new multi-cancer blood tests show promise, and firefighters battle a warehouse fire in Los Angeles.

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Capital One Safe Card advertisement Vance concludes peace talks with Iran in Switzerland LA Unified Superintendent resigns amid FBI investigation Pope Leo urges focus on fighting global hunger Lionel Messi breaks World Cup men's scoring record New blood tests for multiple cancer screening Firefighters gain ground on LA warehouse fire Designer Shoe Warehouse advertisement
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