KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

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  • Iran and U.S. clash over nuclear inspections as Lebanon continues to be a sticking point for peace deal – June 23, 2026

    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

    • Iran and U.S. clash over nuclear inspections as Lebanon continues to be a sticking point for peace deal.
    • Rubio visits Gulf allies to ease concerns over Iran deal.
    • Congress passes nonbinding War Powers resolution calling for limit to war in Iran.
    • Lawmakers in senate banking committee spar over who’s to blame for rising prices.
    • Critics call 50 to 100-year-long sentences excessive for Texas activists convicted in July 4th ICE protest
    • Marin protesters push county to adopt ICE-free zone ordinance.
    • Secretary of State Marco Rubio upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Eric Lee/Pool Photo via AP) 

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    • Vance says lengthy talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland built foundation for final deal to end war – June 22, 2026

      Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

      • Vance says lengthy talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland built foundation for final deal to end war.
      • Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister.
      • Ebola cases in eastern Congo surpass 1,000 as outbreak’s true scale remains unknown.
      • Trump claims vandals damaged Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, Kinzinger says it’s a cover-up
      • Graham Platner gets Planned Parenthood backing in Maine Senate race centered on abortion rights.
      • Massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire enters sixth day as air quality warnings remain in effect.
      • Cannabis advocacy group weighs legal action against Kaiser over medication denials.
      • 1-Year-Old Killed by Police Gunfire: Family Seeks Answers 
      • The post Vance says lengthy talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland built foundation for final deal to end war – June 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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      • US Iran Talks on Hold; Juneteenth in Tulsa – June 19, 2026

        Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

         

         

        • Talks between Iran and the US scrapped following an exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel;
        • California policymakers briefed on conditions of state’s roads and highways;
        • San Francisco residents protest city budget and make their own proposals;
        • This Juneteenth, we go back Tulsa, Oklahoma, remember the past, and celebrate resilience.
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        • Iran Peace Deal Details Revealed; Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony – June 18, 2026

          Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

           

           

          • The Strait of Hormuz reopens as the US and Iran begin implementation of a new ceasefire, but critics question what the war achieved;
          • Former President Barack Obama hosts a star-studded ceremony ahead of opening weekend for his Presidential Center in Chicago;
          • Consumer Watchdog group says California is failing to address price gouging at the pump as refinery profits soar.
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          • Deal to End War in Iran at G7; Pride Month Meets Resistance in CA – June 17, 2026

            Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

             

             

            • President Donald Trump defends his deal to end war in Iran with world leaders as the G7 summit comes to a close;
            • Federal reserve rates stay the same and may hike despite Trump’s promise to lower it;
            • Protests continue in Gilroy over construction of an ICE detention center and begin over the construction of an AI data Center;
            • Package of gun control laws passed in Virginia;
            • Fresno County’s Board of Supervisors voted to declare June “Traditional Nuclear Family Month”;
            • Pride night for the San Francisco Giants becomes part of national culture war on LGBTQ+ community;
            • New weather models forecast what could be the most extreme El Nino weather events on record.
            • The post Deal to End War in Iran at G7; Pride Month Meets Resistance in CA – June 17, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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            • Ukraine, Russia and Iran dominate agenda at G7 summit – June 16, 2026

              Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

              • Ukraine, Russia and Iran dominate agenda at G7 summit.
              • Netanyahu says Israel will keep troops in Lebanon despite U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreement and signals continued operations against Hezbollah.
              • Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., hold primary elections today.
              • California Legislature approves preliminary state budget, but significant differences remain between lawmakers’ spending plan and proposal from Gavin Newsom.
              • San Francisco health officials warn of new synthetic opioid pills proving more lethal than fentanyl.
              • MUNI announces plans to crack down on fare evaders.
              • (Léman lake, Évian-les-Bains, where the G7 summit is taking place / Cristian Bortes)

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              • The United States and Iran reach a deal to end the war, though key questions remain – June 15, 2026

                Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

                • The United States and Iran reach a deal to end the war, though key questions remain.
                • UN humanitarian forum warns erosion of global cooperation, funding threatens crisis response worldwide.
                • Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike that kills at least 10, Ukraine says; Russia denies responsibility.
                • UN report warns drone attacks in Sudan kill at least 1,000 civilians amid rising human rights concerns.
                • Senate committee advances wildfire bill with provision to repeal “Roadless Rule” protections on national forests.
                • California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges Trump DOJ is investigating him, accuses Trump of weaponizing the justice system.
                • U.C. Merced researchers use Sierra Nevada and Central Valley as living laboratory to study climate change impacts.
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                About KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

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                The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00.

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