NPR News: 07-06-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers China’s ballistic missile test from a submarine and the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, noting the absence of his successor. It reports on deadly wildfires in the western U.S. and a memorial for fallen firefighters, alongside the court hearing for the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing. Additional stories include a European heat wave, a congressional dispute over veterans’ benefits, and World Cup soccer results.
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China launches ballistic missile from submarine
Iranian officials attend former leader's funeral
US wildfires and memorial for fallen firefighters
Court hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect
Heat wave and wildfires across Europe
VFW controversy over veterans' benefit cuts
World Cup results: England and Norway advance
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