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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from May 6, 2026, delivers a snapshot of urgent domestic weather events, escalating US-Iran tensions under President Trump, political fallout from gas prices, health breakthroughs, developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, research on pollinators, and a bright spot in Asian markets.
Tornadoes Devastate Central and Western Mississippi
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves reported multiple tornadoes striking central and western parts of the state, including a major one in Franklin County. Damage there is widespread, with people trapped inside damaged homes. These reports underscore the immediate risks to life and property in the affected areas, prompting emergency responses to rescue those trapped and assess the full extent of destruction.
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- 1 (00:05) **Mississippi Tornadoes** - Governor reports multiple tornadoes with widespread damage in Franklin County
- 2 (00:20) **Trump Warns Iran on Bombing** - President threatens escalated strikes unless leaders agree to deal
- 3 (01:18) **US Fires on Iranian Tanker** - Military shoots rudder of tanker breaching blockade in Gulf of Oman
- 4 (01:32) **Trump Poll Low on Gas Prices** - MPR PBS Maris poll shows lowest approval amid Iran war blame
- 5 (02:12) **Pancreatic Cancer Drug Breakthrough** - Diraxon RASIP extends survival to 8-9 months with fewer side effects
- 6 (03:00) **Epstein Suicide Note Unsealed** - Federal judge releases handwritten note from first suicide attempt
- 7 (03:27) **Commerce Sec Testifies on Epstein** - Howard Lutnick appears before congressional committee
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