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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published May 26, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT

U.S. military says it struck Iran Monday in "self-defense," Russia threatens more strikes against Ukraine, Texas GOP voters head to polls for primary that could shape future of the party.

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