NPR News: 07-02-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Iran’s warning to oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic progress, and Russia’s retaliatory drone attack on Kyiv following Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities. Domestically, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell faces indictment for intimidation, while experts highlight health risks from extreme nighttime heat across the eastern U.S. International updates include Spain’s new immigrant legalization program, the Vatican excommunicating the Society of St. Pius X, and Alex Ovechkin re-signing with the Capitals.
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Iran warns oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Russia attacks Kyiv in retaliation for strikes
Louisiana AG indicted on 16 counts
Extreme heat and warm nights in eastern U.S.
Stock indexes close mixed
Spain immigration legalization program
Vatican excommunicates traditionalist group
Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals
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