NPR News: 07-18-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers escalating tensions as Iran attacks a U.S. base in Jordan, killing two service members, while President Trump declares the April ceasefire over. In the Northeast, severe storms cause flooding in New York City, compounded by unhealthy air from Canadian wildfires. The Education Department expands federal loan limits for graduate nursing and physician assistant programs following legal challenges. Additionally, Ukrainian drones strike Russian infrastructure, and Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record in London.
Topics discussed
U.S. troops killed in Jordan after Iranian attack
Storms and wildfire smoke hit the Northeast
Graduate student loan limits expanded
Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia
Josh Kerr breaks mile world record
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
Preview: Todd Blanche AG nomination hearing
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