NPR News: 07-09-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran military strikes and a fragile ceasefire, featuring analysis from Ambassador Nicholas Burns. A new study reveals rising law enforcement fatalities, particularly among young Black men and children. The episode also reports on a deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC, France’s World Cup semifinal win, and the Smithsonian’s defense against political criticism. Finally, it notes a former Olympian’s not-guilty plea regarding damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Topics discussed
U.S. and Iran trade attacks amid fragile ceasefire
Study shows rise in law enforcement deaths
Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo
France beats Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals
Smithsonian defends museum against White House report
Former Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial pool
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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