NPR News: 06-26-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers U.S. military strikes on Iran following a drone attack, alongside a new Israel-Lebanon peace framework. Democratic governors deploy National Guard troops to Washington for America 250 celebrations, while Venezuela faces a crisis after deadly earthquakes. Additional reports include a plane hitting a Beijing skyscraper, a massive Utah wildfire, and a teaser on tech money influencing midterm elections.
Topics discussed
U.S. strikes Iran in response to drone attack
Israel and Lebanon sign peace framework agreement
Democratic governors send National Guard to D.C.
Venezuela earthquake search and social media restrictions
Utah wildfire grows with fireworks restrictions
Small plane hits Beijing's tallest building
St. Bernard Dog museum celebrates first year
U.S. stock indexes tick down
Tech money and AI regulation in midterms
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