This NPR News segment covers a series of breaking developments: a sudden pause in U.S.-planned military action against Iran, a deadly shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant, rapidly spreading wildfires in Washington state, a worsening housing affordability crisis, and upcoming primary
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