NPR News: 07-09-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, a structural failure in a Manhattan high-rise, and evidence disputes in the Charlie Kirk murder trial. The broadcast also reports on a former Olympic canoeist pleading not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Additionally, the episode highlights the start of the men's World Cup quarterfinals and announces the death of pop star Bonnie Tyler.
Topics discussed
U.S. strikes Iranian targets; Iran retaliates with missiles
Structural failure investigation in Manhattan high-rise
Charlie Kirk murder case evidence dispute
Former Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial pool
Men's World Cup quarterfinals schedule and matchups
U.S. men's soccer team eliminated by Belgium
Pop star Bonnie Tyler dies
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