NPR News: 06-21-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks amid renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict. A fast-moving wildfire in Utah threatens the town of Eureka, prompting evacuations. The Justice Department issued a memo challenging disability integration mandates, sparking advocacy backlash. A study reveals most kidney transplant referrals fail to reach the wait list due to systemic barriers. Finally, extreme heat warnings are issued for Grand Canyon National Park following recent hiker deaths.
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Vice President Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks
Fast-moving wildfire threatens town near Salt Lake City
DOJ memo questions disability integration mandates
Study finds most kidney patients never reach waitlist
Extreme heat warning issued for Grand Canyon visitors
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