NPR News: 07-05-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
The episode covers President Trump’s speech at the U.S. 250th birthday celebration, funeral rites for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, and preparations for Super Typhoon Bavi in Guam. It also reports on dangerous heat alerts across the eastern and southern U.S., ongoing World Cup knockout matches featuring top teams, and large wildfires in Colorado.
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Trump speaks at US 250th birthday celebration
Funeral commemorations for Iran's supreme leader
Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam and Marianas
Heat alerts across the US East and South
World Cup knockout round matchups and highlights
Wildfires burning across the western US
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