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The news can feel like a lot on any given day, but you can't just ignore it when big, even world-changing events are happening. That's where the Up First podcast comes in. Every morning and under 15 minutes, we take the news and pick three essential stories so you can keep up without getting stressed out. Listen now to the Up First podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. National Guard troops are mobilizing in Los Angeles against the wishes of local and state

officials. They began arriving this morning after President Trump deployed 2,000 in response to protests against immigration and customs enforcement that turned violent. NPR's Amy Held reports more protests are expected today. Around 300 troops were first to arrive Sunday morning at several sites in LA, including near a detention center holding those swept up in ICE raids. Those arrests starting Friday sparked demonstrations. Some protesters hurled rocks and cement at federal agents, who unleashed tear gas, flash bangs, and pepper balls.

Trump says Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass can't handle the task, but state and local officials object to the troops' deployment, which is normally controlled by the governor. Military U.S. law allows for the president to step in in case of rebellion, a word Trump referenced in his directive, which also leaves open the possibility of other military personnel

deploying. Amy Held and PR News. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the president's decision to deploy the National Guard. I think the president did exactly what he needed to do. These are federal laws. We have to maintain the rule of law. He was interviewed on ABC's this week. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to carry out attacks after last week's peace talks in Istanbul again failed to secure a ceasefire agreement. The fighting is also undermining those negotiations' sole accomplishment, an agreement to exchange thousands of prisoners and war dead.

NPR's Charles Maines reports from Moscow. Russian authorities say air defense is down more than 60 Ukrainian drones on approach to Moscow, forcing the temporary closure of two of the capital's main airports. The Ukrainian attacks followed Russia's deadly bombardment of Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, Saturday, that also injured scores of people. All that is a weekend agreement to exchange prisoners prisoners and the remains of soldiers broke down in acrimony. Russia accused Ukraine of delaying the swap after Moscow's defense ministry brought trucks it claimed contained the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to the border. In turn,

Ukrainian officials claimed details for the exchange had never been finalized and accused Russia of playing, quote, dirty games. Charles Mainz, NPR News, Moscow. Health workers in Gaza say Israeli troops fired on Palestinians today as they were heading toward aid distribution, killing at least six people. In the past two weeks, they say, more than 100 people have been killed trying to obtain food at these sites, which are supported

by Israel and the United States. Israeli military officials say troops had fired warning shots a distance away from two aid sites today as what they called suspects approached the troops. They also warned civilians not to approach the sites before they're open. This is NPR News in Washington. Thousands of delegates from around the world, including heads of states, scientists, and environmentalists, are in the French coastal city of Nice for the United Nations Ocean Conference.

They're hoping to spotlight the importance of oceans and the need to counter growing threats from global warming, microplastics, and the exploitation of fish and other resources. Britain's Prince William said today, the ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself, only if the world acts now. An iconic piece of 1980s movie memorabilia is hitting the auction block. Courtney Kippers of member station WBEZ has more. It's been nearly 40 years since Ferris Bueller cut class in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Now, the geometric pattern sweater vest worn by actor Matthew Broderick is up for sale via Sotheby's New York.

Presale estimates range from $300,000 to $600,000. In the movie, Ferris' skip date includes the teen lip syncing in a Chicago parade. But Ferris' vest was not originally a vest at all. According to Sotheby's, costume designer Marilyn Vance found a sweater and cut the sleeves off. Online bidding continues through June 24. For NPR News, I'm Courtney Kippers in Chicago.

At the back's office this weekend, Lilo and Stitch claimed the number one spot in North America for the third weekend in a row, bringing in $32.5 million in ticket sales. The John Wick spin-off Ballerino came in second with $25 million. I'm Nora Rahm. NPR News in Washington. It all starts with listening. To the person in front of you and the person you'll never meet. To the person living a story and the journalist who helps you see it in a new light. The NPR network is built on listening. With microphones in every region so where there any time a voice or sound demands to be heard.

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