NPR News: 07-04-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Fourth of July heat wave disruptions, the expiration of a one-year GOP provision defunding abortion providers, and Hamas’s stance on Gaza in US-Iran ceasefire talks. It also reports on Argentina’s World Cup victory over Cape Verde, upcoming matches, and a court ruling allowing the Trump administration to replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s former home.
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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July celebrations
Medicaid defunding of abortion providers expires
Hamas demands Gaza remain central to ceasefire
Argentina beats Cape Verde in World Cup knockout
Court allows replacement of slavery exhibit
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