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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Wednesday, June 3rd

the latest on the US and Israel's war on Iran, Israel's attacks on Lebanon, President Trump abandons plan for $1.8 billion slush fund, 60 Minutes fires corresondent Scott Pelley, results from Tuesday's elections across the country

From the newsroom of WBAI 99.5FM in New York City, Pacifica Headlines provides a 5-minute rundown of the most important stories from around the world. Priority is given to subjects that may be underreported in mainstream news coverage.

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