NPR News: 07-11-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers potential U.S.-Iran peace talks amid recent airstrikes and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. It also reports on a dangerous heat wave sweeping the U.S., the Justice Department subpoenaing New York Times journalists over Air Force One security reporting, and a Ryanair passenger injury from a broken window. Additional stories include a Maine Senate race update, the resignation of PEN America’s president, and repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Topics discussed
Potential US-Iran peace talks amid tensions and airstrikes
Dangerous heat wave building across the US
DOJ subpoenas NYT journalists over Air Force One reporting
Graham Plattner drops out of Maine Senate race
Passenger partially sucked out of Ryanair flight
PEN America president resigns over Israel coverage
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained for repairs
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