NPR News: 07-30-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, including strikes in Jordan and drone attacks in Egypt, alongside Russia’s deadly overnight barrage on Ukraine. Domestically, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during congressional testimony regarding the pandemic’s origins. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady despite inflation concerns, while the Trump administration demolished historic cottonwoods in Arizona for border wall construction. Finally, a 150-year-late book return in Australia concludes the broadcast.
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U.S. strikes Iran and Russia attacks Ukraine
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at hearing
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Historic cottonwoods demolished for border wall
150-year late library book found in Australia
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