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Architecture For Possible Nationwide Opioid Settlement Unveiled

By editor • Jun 14, 2019

Updated at 4:20 p.m. ET

Attorneys for local governments across the country unveiled a plan Friday that they say would move the nation closer to a global settlement of lawsuits stemming from the deadly opioid crisis.

Final payouts could rival the massive tobacco settlements of the 1990s. Such a deal, if reached, could funnel tens of billions of dollars to communities struggling with the opioid addiction crisis, while restoring stability to one of the country's biggest industries.

Former CENTCOM Chief On Tanker Attacks

By editor • Jun 14, 2019

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:

The U.S. says Iran is responsible for an attack on two commercial oil tankers in the Middle East.

Here's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaking yesterday.

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Burt Reynolds' Belongings Up For Auction

By editor • Jun 14, 2019

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Possible Voice Of Frida Kahlo In Recording

By editor • Jun 14, 2019

NOEL KING, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Noel King. Her appearance is known the world over, but what did the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sound like? That was lost to history until now.

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FRIDA KAHLO: (Speaking Spanish).

A Closer Look At Trump's Remarks About Taking Information On A 2020 Rival

By Noel King & Philip Ewing • Jun 13, 2019

AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

President Trump says he would accept information about a political opponent from a foreign government.

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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I think you might want to listen. I don't - there's nothing wrong with listening. If somebody called from a country, Norway - we have information on your opponent - oh, I think I'd want to hear it.

CORNISH: That's the president speaking to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News. Trump also said he wouldn't necessarily tell the FBI about such an offer.

What Has The U.S. Gained From Tariff Talks With Mexico?

By editor • Jun 13, 2019

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

What did the United States really gain by threatening Mexico with tariffs? President Trump called off his threat after Mexico agreed to some additional steps against migration.

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