NPR News: 07-05-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the U.S. 250th birthday celebration in Washington, where President Trump spoke despite severe heat forcing evacuations. The broadcast reports on the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, noting the absence of his successor, and updates on a lingering heat wave affecting the South. Additionally, Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in Coney Island, and the FIFA World Cup round of 16 begins with Brazil versus Norway.
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President Trump's speech at US 250th birthday celebration
Crowds endure extreme heat at National Mall festivities
Funeral for Iran's former supreme leader Khamenei
Heat wave easing in Northeast but lingering in South
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's hot dog eating contest
FIFA World Cup round of 16 matchups announced
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