NPR News: 07-20-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with a ninth night of airstrikes and a third American service member killed in Iraq. In Ukraine, massive Russian strikes on Kiev follow Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian warehouses. Domestically, President Trump questions election security while pushing for voter ID laws. Internationally, Spain wins the World Cup against Argentina, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister.
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U.S. airstrikes on Iran and service member deaths
Russia's massive airstrikes on Kiev
Trump questions election security
Earthquake deaths in Peru
Spain wins World Cup against Argentina
Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister
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