This NPR News segment covers key political developments in U.S. primary elections, escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the UAE, trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada, stock market declines, and the death of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, all against a backdrop of climate
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