NPR News: 07-15-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, drawing criticism from both Democrats and Republican Senator John Cornyn. In Maine, Democrats scramble to select a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins after the previous candidate withdrew amid allegations. On the sports front, Argentina defeats England to reach the World Cup final, where they will face Spain. Additionally, former Iranian President Ahmadinejad denies reports of secret meetings with Israeli intelligence, and astronomers discover a new planet orbiting the young star Beta Pictoris.
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Todd Blanche's rocky Senate confirmation hearing
Maine Democrats scramble to replace withdrawn nominee
Argentina beats England to reach World Cup final
Former Iranian president denies Israel contact reports
Astronomers discover new planet orbiting Beta Pictoris
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