PUBLISHED: APR 12, 2026INDEXED: APR 14, 2026, 6:01 AM

NPR News: 04-12-2026 3AM EDT

Key Takeaways

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    US-Iran nuclear negotiations fail in Pakistan

    β€œHe says a major roadblock was Iran not agreeing to end their nuclear weapons program.”

    β€” Dale Willman
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    Navy clears mines in Strait of Hormuz

    β€œThe blockage of the strait has led to global energy concerns and spikes in the prices of oil and natural gas.”

    β€” Alana Wise
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    Artemis II crew completes first lunar flyby

    β€œVictor, Christina, and Jeremy, we are we are bonded forever, and no one down here is ever gonna know what the four of us just went through.”

    β€” Reid Wiseman
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    Minnesota sues federal government over ICE probes

    β€œMinnesota sued the Trump administration in March, accusing it of withholding evidence in the shootings.”

    β€” Meg Anderson
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    American Jews increasingly critical of Israeli policies

    β€œNearly two thirds identify as pro Israel and critical of at least some of the Israeli government's policies.”

    β€” Jason DeRose
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