Israel-Iran-Lebanon Escalation, Trump Walks Out Of Interview, Ebola Outbreak In DRC
6/8/202612 min
Israel and Iran trade direct strikes following an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs that defied a U.S. request to stand down, further complicating U.S. efforts to reach a deal with Iran.
President Trump abruptly walked out of an interview on Meet the Press after being pressed on his anti-weaponization fund and his repeated false claims that the 2020 election and last week's California primaries were rigged.
And the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an unprecedented pace, with Africa's CDC warning it could rival the worst outbreak on record.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:57) Israel-Iran-Lebanon Escalation
(05:25) Trump Walks Out Of Interview
(09:04) Ebola Outbreak In DRC
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First 90 secondsMichel Martin· Host0:00
[intro music] Israel and Iran traded fire overnight. It is the most serious escalation since their shaky ceasefire started in April.
A Martinez· Host0:08
Israeli strikes hit Beirut despite a US-brokered ceasefire. Then Iran fired back at Israel. Is the region sliding back into an all-out war?
Michel Martin· Host0:16
I'm Michelle Martin. That's A Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. [music] President Trump abruptly ended an interview on NBC's Meet the Press after being questioned on his anti-weaponization fund and claims that elections are rigged.
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:30
Let's call it quits, 'cause I've had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good day.
Speaker 30:33
Mr. President, let's please... I- He also defended his handling of the war with Iran before he walked out.
A Martinez· Host0:38
And the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an unprecedented pace. Africa's CDC is warning of a regional threat that could rival the worst Ebola outbreak on record. Stay with us. Got the news you need to start your day.
Ira Glass0:51
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A Martinez· Host1:20
Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Iran and Iranian attacks on Israel are threatening to plunge the Middle East back into an all-out war.
Michel Martin· Host1:29
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