NPR News: 07-16-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the release of dual citizen Dana Karari from Iran, which President Trump hailed as a goodwill gesture. The episode also features Maine Governor Janet Mills calling for ICE reforms following a fatal shooting, and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh addressing persistent inflation concerns. Additionally, reports detail health risks from Canadian wildfire smoke affecting the East Coast, ongoing flooding in Texas, and Argentina’s advancement to the World Cup final.
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Iran releases detained American woman Dana Karari
Trump prepares primetime address on election issues
Maine Governor calls for ICE reform after fatal shooting
Fed Chair Warsh discusses inflation and energy prices
Wildfire smoke impacts health across Midwest and Northeast
Flooding threatens Texas Hill Country
Argentina beats England to reach World Cup final
Promo for podcast on teen killed in Seattle protest
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