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Morning news brief

By A Martínez,

Steve Inskeep

Published June 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

Latest on the conflict between Iran and Israel, suspect in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and spouse faces murder charges, Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members reach $7.4 billion opioid settlement.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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Minnesota shootings come during heightened political tensions in the U.S.

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Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters.
Suspect in Minnesota shootings faces federal and state murder charges

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The man suspected of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband now faces federal and state murder charges. Authorities say he had a "hit list" of 45 elected officials.
Rep. Hillary Scholten cancels town hall after name found on Minnesota shooting list

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NPR speaks with Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., who canceled a town hall meeting after learning her name was on a list tied to the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker.