NPR News: 07-30-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers U.S. strikes on Iran following attacks on forces in Jordan, alongside Saudi involvement and a drone incident in Egypt. In Ukraine, Russia launches a massive drone and missile barrage, killing at least eight people. Domestically, Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony on the pandemic’s origins. The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite inflation concerns, while historic cottonwood trees are demolished in Arizona for new border walls.
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U.S. strikes Iran and regional escalation
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at hearing
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Historic cottonwoods demolished for border wall
150-year-late library book returned in Australia
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