NPR News: 07-09-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers new U.S. strikes on Iran following a ceasefire breakdown, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. In domestic news, Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner suspends his campaign amid sexual assault allegations, complicating Democratic efforts to gain Senate seats. The broadcast also reports on a structural scare in a Manhattan high-rise, protests over a fatal shooting by an immigration officer in Houston, and a severe heat wave impacting France.
Topics discussed
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after ceasefire ends
Trump comments on war risk; missile alerts in Gulf
Graham Plattner suspends Senate campaign amid allegations
Structural failure causes evacuation of Manhattan high-rise
Protests in Houston over fatal shooting by immigration officer
Third heat wave hits France with high alert warnings
Arthur Ferry advances to Wimbledon semifinals
Schwab investment services advertisement
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