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FIFA says the World Cup draws billions of viewers, making it the globe’s biggest sporting event. How can you get into soccer if you’re brand new to the sport?
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New U.S. strikes on Iran come as the two countries try to reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Israel thinks it will be a bad deal, and it's increasing attacks in Lebanon.
Arts & Culture
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Movies 101On this week’s show, Nathan Weinbender, Mary Pat Treuthart and Dan Webster recap their time at the recent Seattle International Film Festival. They talk about the SIFF experience and highlight some of their festival favorites. -
Hand to God from Theater on the Verge spoke with host Henry McNulty about their regional premier production. -
Spokane Children's Theatre's Tanya Morton, The Isaac Foundation's Holly Goodman, and a host of performers join host Henry McNulty to discuss the upcoming run of Shrek, including a special "sensory-friendly" performance
Events
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EventsStop by your local Farmers' Market this summer and visit with SPR staff and volunteers at various Farmers' Markets in our region. -
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EventsSpokane Public Radio is a media partner for Spokane Bike Everywhere Month 2026.
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On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare look behind the scenes at how the airline is using AI to improve baggage-handling operations. -
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate. -
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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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about his new book, "Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America."
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Survivors of a suspected drone strike while fishing in the Eastern Pacific seek restitution after claiming they were forced onto a boat and handed over to Salvadoran officials, with no charges filed.
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The Hartford Whalers left Connecticut nearly 30 years ago, but Whalers merch still sells briskly even though the team is now the Carolina Hurricanes.
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As Kyiv recovers from a Russian attack that hit every district in the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia's war machine even as the Kremlin threatens more strikes.
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How desperate is Russian President Vladimir Putin to get a decisive win in Ukraine? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Hanna Notte of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation.
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Evacuation orders for thousands of residents living near a damaged chemical tank in California have been lifted, but tens of thousands of residents still haven't been allowed to return home.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Congressman Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., about President Trump's settlement with the IRS.
