NPR News: 07-20-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the U.S. conducting its tenth day of strikes on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel and Lebanon advance a deal to restore sovereignty in southern Lebanon. Rising fuel costs impact Americans as gas prices hit $4 a gallon amid escalating conflict. The broadcast also reports on severe flooding in Texas, a surge in U.S. student loan defaults, and student protests in India over leaked exam papers.
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US strikes on Iran and Israel-Lebanon deal
Lebanon sovereignty and Hezbollah control
Texas flood recovery and evacuation updates
Rising gas prices due to Iran conflict
Surge in US student loan defaults
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