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NPR News: 07-28-2026 10PM EDT

Jul 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers Iran’s missile attack on U.S. forces, which were intercepted, and President Trump’s eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham. The Senate advances a Russia sanctions bill Graham championed, while Rand Paul releases Dr. Fauci’s pandemic diaries. Additionally, AI researchers petition for development pacing, J&J settles talc lawsuits, and Maine protects 80,000 acres.

Topics discussed

Iran launches missiles at US forces; all intercepted Trump eulogizes Senator Lindsey Graham at funeral Senate takes first step on Russia sanctions bill Rand Paul releases Fauci diary entries ahead of hearing AI workers petition for global pause on development US stocks rise on stronger-than-expected profits Johnson & Johnson settles talc lawsuits for $5.5B McGalloway Project protects 80,000 acres in Maine Colonel Sanders' personal items up for auction
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