NPR News: 07-24-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with strikes in the Persian Gulf raising oil prices and prompting evacuation alerts. The family of Corey Ruiz, fatally shot by police in Wisconsin, speaks out as civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls the killing unconstitutional. A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce expands to nine states, sickening nearly 2,000 people. Other stories include German Chancellor Merz’s cabinet reshuffle, a donation saving a famous eagle nest, and Barack Obama surprising WNBA All-Stars.
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U.S.-Iran conflict and shipping disruptions
Family speaks out after Madison police shooting
Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine states
U.S. stock market mixed close
German Chancellor reshuffles government
Donation saves internet-famous eagle nest
Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars
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