NPR News: 07-20-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode reports on U.S. military casualties in the war with Iran, including two deaths from an attack in Jordan. It covers Andy Burnham becoming the UK’s new prime minister after replacing Keir Starmer. The broadcast also highlights Troy Jackson’s lead in the Maine Democratic Senate primary, the birth of Vice President J.D. Vance’s fourth child, and air quality alerts due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Finally, it notes record-high student loan defaults across the United States.
Topics discussed
U.S. casualties in war with Iran
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister
Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson
Vice President Vance welcomes fourth child
Canadian wildfire smoke affects U.S. air quality
Student loan defaults reach record levels
This American Life promo by Ira Glass
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