NPR News: 07-18-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including American casualties in Jordan and Iran’s threats against UAE airports. The broadcast also addresses Canadian wildfires, with officials pushing back against U.S. criticism and tariff threats. Further reports detail the shooting death of Joan Duran Guerrero by an ICE officer with a history of violence, a deadly landslide in China, and teen perspectives on AI’s impact on learning.
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U.S.-Iran conflict escalates with casualties and threats
Canada pushes back on U.S. criticism over wildfire smoke
ICE officer in Maine shooting had history of violence
Landslide in southwestern China leaves dozens missing
Teens debate the impact of generative AI on learning
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