NPR News: 06-20-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, while the U.S. and Iran reached a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump celebrated the early arrival of a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar. Scientists discovered 5,500-year-old plague DNA in Siberian teeth, challenging theories about disease origins. Other stories include a fatal train collision in the UK, rescued baby giraffes in Virginia, and Wyndham Clark leading the U.S. Open.
Topics discussed
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening
New Air Force One gifted by Qatar arrives in Maryland
Oldest plague traces found in 5,500-year-old Siberian teeth
Train collision north of London kills one person
Missing baby giraffes found; zoo owners face cruelty charges
Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open with record score
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