NPR News: 06-20-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
Vice President Vance travels to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks amid conflicting reports on the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that have displaced over a million people. Southern Europe braces for extreme heat and wildfire risks, while a fire forces the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists from a Dominican Republic resort. Additionally, Pope Leo visits Italy to highlight migrant care, as a new poll reveals most U.S. Catholics believe President Trump has been too critical of the pontiff.
Topics discussed
Vice President Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and displacement crisis
Southern Europe braces for extreme heat and wildfires
Fire forces evacuation at Dominican Republic resort
Pope Leo's visit and US Catholics' views on Trump
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