NPR News: 06-19-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Secretary Rubio’s push for Israel-Lebanon talks and a new ceasefire, alongside Russian claims of intercepting Ukrainian drones over Moscow. The broadcast reports on the unveiling of Qatar’s gift as the new Air Force One and Juneteenth celebrations honoring Opal Lee. Additionally, updates include the US men’s soccer team’s World Cup victory and the restoration of the Parthenon’s western facade in Athens.
Topics discussed
Israel-Lebanon talks and ceasefire with Hezbollah
Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow
New Air Force One from Qatar unveiled
Evanston Juneteenth Walk for Freedom
FIFA World Cup match updates
Parthenon restoration unveiled in Athens
This American Life promo
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