"Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm North-Rom.
President Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. to give into his demands or the U.S. will
“launch a major attack, including on bridges and power plants.”
This morning, President Trump posted on social media a whole civilization will die tonight,
never to be brought back again.
World leaders and experts have warned that attacks on civilian targets could be considered war crimes. The U.S. struck military targets on Iran's strategic cargo island today, NPR's Daniel Estrian reports from Tel Aviv. The U.S. officials says the targets struck on Harg Island where not oil infrastructure, they
were re-strikes on targets the U.S. hit previously in the war. The official was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. It's unclear what the purpose of the strikes was. Harg Island is the center of Iran's oil industry. President Trump previously threatened to seize control of the island and oil facilities.
Israel has been carrying out its own strikes today on what it called infrastructure tied
to the Iranian regime. Daniel Estrian NPR News Tel Aviv.
“A federal appeals court in Oregon is slated to hear arguments today.”
On whether federal immigration officers should be restricted from using crowd control weapons outside of federal immigration facility in Portland. President Rad Wilson with Oregon Public Broadcasting reports. protestors and apartment complex tenants who live across the street from the ice facility sued in separate cases to curb federal officers from using tear gas, pepper balls and
other munitions. In both lawsuits they argued their constitutional rights were being violated. Two federal judges in Oregon agreed issuing separate orders last month that drastically limited when federal officers can use those weapons. To cases with specific and imminent threats of physical harm.
The Trump administration appealed arguing the restrictions were unlawful and dangerous. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily paused those orders as they consider the case.
“They're ruling cadict by their clouds of tear gas once again become a common site at demonstrations”
in the city. From PR News, I'm Kamrat Wilson, in Portland. The four astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission are on their way back to Earth. They traveled around the moon and farther than any humans have before. And in burn from central Florida Public Media has more in the story.
This is first and foremost a test flight of Orion that's first human passengers. And the crew will demonstrate the radiation shielding of the spacecraft, manually control it once more to see how it moves.
But one of the most critical tests will come during Reentry on Friday as the Orion Space
capsule punches through Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 miles per hour and during temperatures of up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That Reentry will test the heat shield and parachutes that will slow the crew down so their capsule can gently splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. Brandenburn reporting, stock prices are falling at this hour, the Dow is down 3306 points.
This is NPR News. A runoff election is in Georgia today is attracting national attention. Voters are selecting a new member of the House to fill the seat, vacated by Republican Marjorie Taylor Green. The one's stalwart supporter of President Trump resigned in January after a public rift
with the president. The University of Michigan has won the NCAA Men's Basketball title. They beat the Yukon Husky's last night, 69, 63 in the championship game in Indianapolis. From Member Station W. FYI, Samantha Horton reports on the reaction of Wolverine's fans. In the final seconds of the game, Michigan alumni lies a common stood cheering and celebrating
with her best friend and husband. As a confetti rain down on the court, Carmen described the moment as pure joy. "They work so hard, it's so exciting, we're so happy we're here to experience it." Head coach Dusty May says it was a real moment cutting down a net after the win. But what he's really proud of is bringing a joy of the sport back to some of his athletes.
"This isn't just about winning this, it's to be honest, I'm probably a feel better about their experience and how much joy they got from playing this game." The last time Michigan won the national title was in 1989. For NPR News, I'm Samantha Horton, an Indianapolis. Happy National Beer Day to those who celebrate.
It was on this day to 1933 when the Colin Harrison Act became law, which allowed Americans to legally purchase a beer in wine ahead of the end of prohibition. Check your local brewery or bar for a possible deals. I'm Nora Rom, NPR News, and Washington.
