NPR News: 07-12-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71, highlighting his political evolution and role in confirming Justice Barrett. The broadcast covers escalating tensions as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. strikes, alongside a Maine Senate race disruption due to sexual assault allegations. Additional stories include dangerous heat waves affecting the American West and Paris, Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries, and the final four teams in the FIFA World Cup.
Topics discussed
Death of Senator Lindsey Graham and political legacy
Maine Senate race complications and Democratic primary
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes
Heat waves impact American West and Paris landmarks
Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Samara region
FIFA World Cup quarterfinal results and semifinal matchups
Promo for podcast on unsolved killing in Seattle protest
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