NPR News: 06-13-2026 3PM EDT - NPR News Now

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. President Trump says a peace deal between the US And Iran will be signed tomorrow, but nothing is finalized yet. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports. It comes after a week of reignited tensions in the region, though both sides have wanted to see an end to the conflict that the US And Israel started.
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Trump posted on social media saying the deal is scheduled to be signed tomorrow. Pakistan, which has been facilitating the deal, also indicated an imminent agreement that would be signed virtually, but details are still not yet clear on what the agreement will contain. Trump says immediately after signing the deal, the Strait of Hormuz would be, quote, open to all and that the agreement will ensure Iran has no nuclear weapon. Trump is also scheduled to meet with allies in the region, including Qatar and Egypt, While at the G7 summit in the coming days. Deepa Shivaram, NPR News.
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The artificial intelligence company Anthropic has abruptly shut down its latest AI models, this after the Trump administration late Friday banned the use of those models by foreign nationals. NPR's John Ruich reports.
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According to a statement from Anthropic, the government's directive cited unspecified national security concerns. It ordered a suspension of access by foreign nationals to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. That includes foreigners inside and outside the US and even foreigners working for Anthropic. The Mythos AI model has been a source of buzz in recent months. Anthropic decided not to release it to the public in March because the company believed it could potentially help hacker exploit computer security flaws. So it came up with a workaround. Fable 5, an advanced model with extensive safeguards, was released this week. Anthropic says it thinks the government is concerned that there may be a way to jailbreak the model to get around those safeguards. But Anthropic says it disagrees with the ban. John Ruich, NPR News.
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In the city of Bunya in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, teams of volunteers go door to door every day to raise awareness about Ebola. But despite efforts to contain the virus, it is spreading. Emmett Livingstone reports.
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In Bunya, in Ituri province, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, people no longer greet each other with a handshake. Teams of volunteers have been going door to door to raise awareness about the disease. City residents consistently tell the volunteers that they don't have the money to buy disinfectant, and they implore the government for help. Official figures say that 139 people have died from Ebola, but the actual number is probably far higher. On Friday afternoon, a man riding on the back of a motorbike taxi in Bunya vomited blood and then died on the street. His driver fled the scene. Although his death hasn't yet been confirmed as due to Ebola, stories of similar incidents have become common, and there's a feeling that people are increasingly wary. For NPR News, I'm Emmett Livingstone in Bunyan.
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This is NPR. In Santa Clara, California, on day three of World cup competition, Qatar faces Switzerland. In addition to the athletic competition, there will be a lot of attention to the weather. Steve Futterman has details.
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Weather conditions during the World cup competition have been a concern leading up to the event. In Santa Clara, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. Temperatures could reach 88 degrees. And on the field, with the stadium trapping the hot air, it could get even higher. There will be two hydration breaks. Players are also being allowed to wear cooling vests designed to lower body temperature when they are not actually on the field. In the match itself, Switzerland, which is ranked number 19, is the favorite against 56th ranked Qatar. Four years ago as the host nation, Qatar lost all three matches, becoming only the second host nation to fail to advance out of the group stage of the World Cup. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
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There were rival demonstrations in Rome today surrounding the issue of migration and new EU rules governing the issue. Several thousand rallied for a far right agenda seeking sweeping reversals of migration. These include coercive returns, incentives to leave Italy and some broader policy the critics say could even affect people in Italy with legal status. Opponents argue that proposed MEAs are unconstitutional, targeting people based on ethnic backgrounds, including naturalized citizens and their descendants. Later in the day, left wing groups gathered by the thousands to support migrants. I'm Luis Schiavone, NPR News.
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NPR News Now – June 13, 2026, 3PM EDT

Host: Louise Schiavone
Theme: The top hour’s breaking news, focusing on multinational diplomacy, AI policy, global health, sports, and European migration.

1. US–Iran Peace Deal on the Table

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Key Points:

Announcement: President Trump claims a US–Iran peace deal will be signed “tomorrow,” though specifics remain unconfirmed.
Facilitation: Pakistan is mediating the agreement, anticipated to be signed virtually.
Details: The deal reportedly covers reopening the Strait of Hormuz “to all” and a stipulation that “Iran has no nuclear weapon.”
Regional Diplomacy: Trump is also to meet with regional partners like Qatar and Egypt at the upcoming G7 summit.

Notable Quotes:

[00:21] “Trump posted on social media saying the deal is scheduled to be signed tomorrow. Pakistan, which has been facilitating the deal, also indicated an imminent agreement... but details are still not yet clear.” — Deepa Shivaram
[00:40] “Trump says immediately after signing the deal, the Strait of Hormuz would be, quote, ‘open to all’ and that the agreement will ensure Iran has no nuclear weapon.” — Deepa Shivaram

2. US Bans Foreign Nationals from Latest Anthropic AI Models

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Key Points:

Ban Announced: The Trump administration has barred foreign nationals from using Anthropic’s advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, citing “unspecified national security concerns.”
Scope: The ban affects foreign nationals globally and those employed at Anthropic itself.
Model Capabilities: Mythos 5 had generated significant excitement but was not made public due to security fears. Fable 5, which has more safety features, was only released this week.
Company’s Position: Anthropic disagrees with the government's decision and the nature of the ban.

Notable Quotes:

[01:11] “The government's directive cited unspecified national security concerns. It ordered a suspension of access by foreign nationals to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models.” — John Ruich
[01:45] “Anthropic says it thinks the government is concerned that there may be a way to jailbreak the model to get around those safeguards. But Anthropic says it disagrees with the ban.” — John Ruich

3. Escalating Ebola Crisis in Eastern Congo

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Key Points:

Community Outreach: Volunteers in Bunya, Ituri province, conduct daily door-to-door awareness campaigns.
Rising Cases: Official toll is 139 Ebola deaths, but the real number is “probably far higher.”
Economic Hardship: Residents report inability to afford disinfectant, calling for government support.
Frequent Incidents: Public health fears rise as vivid incidents and rumors circulate—like a man dying on a street after vomiting blood.

Notable Quotes:

[02:27] “Official figures say that 139 people have died from Ebola, but the actual number is probably far higher.” — Emmett Livingstone
[02:40] “On Friday afternoon, a man riding on the back of a motorbike taxi in Bunya vomited blood and then died on the street. His driver fled the scene. Although his death hasn't yet been confirmed as due to Ebola, stories of similar incidents have become common.” — Emmett Livingstone

4. World Cup Soccer: Heat Concerns in Santa Clara

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Key Points:

Match Highlight: Day three of the World Cup—Qatar versus Switzerland.
Weather Hazards: National Weather Service issues a heat advisory; field temps could exceed 88°F.
Mitigations: Two hydration breaks scheduled, players allowed cooling vests.
Competitive Context: Switzerland (ranked #19) is favored over Qatar (ranked #56); Qatar has struggled historically, losing all their matches as host four years prior.

Notable Quotes:

[03:21] “Temperatures could reach 88 degrees. And on the field, with the stadium trapping the hot air, it could get even higher. There will be two hydration breaks.” — Steve Futterman
[03:40] “Switzerland, which is ranked number 19, is the favorite against 56th ranked Qatar. Four years ago as the host nation, Qatar lost all three matches, becoming only the second host nation to fail to advance out of the group stage.” — Steve Futterman

5. Migration Protests and EU Policy Tensions in Rome

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Key Points:

Demonstrations: Competing rallies in Rome over new, restrictive EU migration rules.
Far-Right Agenda: Calls for stricter repatriations, incentives to leave, and policies impacting legal residents.
Opposition Concerns: Critics claim proposed measures are unconstitutional, targeting ethnic minorities and naturalized citizens.
Counter-protest: Thousands from left-wing groups demonstrated support for migrants.

Notable Quotes:

[04:12] “Several thousand rallied for a far right agenda seeking sweeping reversals of migration. These include coercive returns, incentives to leave Italy and some broader policy the critics say could even affect people in Italy with legal status.” — Louise Schiavone
[04:31] “Opponents argue that proposed MEAs are unconstitutional, targeting people based on ethnic backgrounds, including naturalized citizens and their descendants. Later in the day, left wing groups gathered by the thousands to support migrants.” — Louise Schiavone

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. President Trump says a peace deal between the US And Iran will be signed tomorrow, but nothing is finalized yet. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports. It comes after a week of reignited tensions in the region, though both sides have wanted to see an end to the conflict that the US And Israel started.
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Trump posted on social media saying the deal is scheduled to be signed tomorrow. Pakistan, which has been facilitating the deal, also indicated an imminent agreement that would be signed virtually, but details are still not yet clear on what the agreement will contain. Trump says immediately after signing the deal, the Strait of Hormuz would be, quote, open to all and that the agreement will ensure Iran has no nuclear weapon. Trump is also scheduled to meet with allies in the region, including Qatar and Egypt, While at the G7 summit in the coming days. Deepa Shivaram, NPR News.
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The artificial intelligence company Anthropic has abruptly shut down its latest AI models, this after the Trump administration late Friday banned the use of those models by foreign nationals. NPR's John Ruich reports.
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According to a statement from Anthropic, the government's directive cited unspecified national security concerns. It ordered a suspension of access by foreign nationals to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. That includes foreigners inside and outside the US and even foreigners working for Anthropic. The Mythos AI model has been a source of buzz in recent months. Anthropic decided not to release it to the public in March because the company believed it could potentially help hacker exploit computer security flaws. So it came up with a workaround. Fable 5, an advanced model with extensive safeguards, was released this week. Anthropic says it thinks the government is concerned that there may be a way to jailbreak the model to get around those safeguards. But Anthropic says it disagrees with the ban. John Ruich, NPR News.
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In the city of Bunya in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, teams of volunteers go door to door every day to raise awareness about Ebola. But despite efforts to contain the virus, it is spreading. Emmett Livingstone reports.
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In Bunya, in Ituri province, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, people no longer greet each other with a handshake. Teams of volunteers have been going door to door to raise awareness about the disease. City residents consistently tell the volunteers that they don't have the money to buy disinfectant, and they implore the government for help. Official figures say that 139 people have died from Ebola, but the actual number is probably far higher. On Friday afternoon, a man riding on the back of a motorbike taxi in Bunya vomited blood and then died on the street. His driver fled the scene. Although his death hasn't yet been confirmed as due to Ebola, stories of similar incidents have become common, and there's a feeling that people are increasingly wary. For NPR News, I'm Emmett Livingstone in Bunyan.
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This is NPR. In Santa Clara, California, on day three of World cup competition, Qatar faces Switzerland. In addition to the athletic competition, there will be a lot of attention to the weather. Steve Futterman has details.
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Weather conditions during the World cup competition have been a concern leading up to the event. In Santa Clara, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. Temperatures could reach 88 degrees. And on the field, with the stadium trapping the hot air, it could get even higher. There will be two hydration breaks. Players are also being allowed to wear cooling vests designed to lower body temperature when they are not actually on the field. In the match itself, Switzerland, which is ranked number 19, is the favorite against 56th ranked Qatar. Four years ago as the host nation, Qatar lost all three matches, becoming only the second host nation to fail to advance out of the group stage of the World Cup. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
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There were rival demonstrations in Rome today surrounding the issue of migration and new EU rules governing the issue. Several thousand rallied for a far right agenda seeking sweeping reversals of migration. These include coercive returns, incentives to leave Italy and some broader policy the critics say could even affect people in Italy with legal status. Opponents argue that proposed MEAs are unconstitutional, targeting people based on ethnic backgrounds, including naturalized citizens and their descendants. Later in the day, left wing groups gathered by the thousands to support migrants. I'm Luis Schiavone, NPR News.
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