NPR News: 07-29-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a subpoena from Senator Rand Paul regarding diary entries on the coronavirus's origins, sparking debate over natural versus lab-leak theories. Meanwhile, the Senate advanced Russia sanctions and confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence following Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral. The episode also covers escalating violence in the West Bank, Coca-Cola’s World Cup-driven sales growth, and President Trump honoring a California lifeguard.
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Fauci subpoenaed over COVID-19 origin diary entries
Trump eulogizes Senator Graham; Russia sanctions bill advances
Violence escalates in West Bank after deadly clash
Jay Clayton confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
Coca-Cola reports sales boost from World Cup
Trump to honor California lifeguard for dramatic rescue
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