NPR News: 07-03-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers a dangerous heat wave straining East Coast power grids ahead of the 4th of July, urging energy conservation. Former special counsel Jack Smith speaks publicly, criticizing the Trump administration’s Justice Department and defending the rule of law. The broadcast also reports on a former Olympian charged with vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial, ongoing recovery efforts after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, and safety warnings regarding fireworks injuries and an early surge in West Nile virus cases.
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Heat wave strains East Coast power grid
Former Olympian charged with vandalism at Lincoln Memorial
Jack Smith speaks out on Trump DOJ and rule of law
Venezuela earthquake death toll and missing persons
July 4th fireworks safety and injury statistics
Early start to West Nile virus season
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