NPR News: 07-29-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a GOP-led hearing on the pandemic response, following a preemptive pardon from President Biden. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq amid escalating regional tensions. Other stories include a critical national blood shortage, a Supreme Court appeal regarding a defamation verdict against Trump, and a petition by AI researchers urging global oversight to slow rapid AI development.
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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Capitol Hill hearing
Trump seeks Supreme Court review of defamation verdict
US and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
Wall Street markets update
Surgeon General urges blood donations amid shortage
AI researchers petition for global development pause
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