NPR News: 06-27-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the rising death toll and militarized rescue efforts in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes. It reports on tensions in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects a ceasefire agreement with Israel, alongside flash flooding in Kentucky that prompted a state of emergency. The broadcast also notes Trump’s nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, features a story on Revolutionary War reenactors, and details a severe heat wave across Europe.
Topics discussed
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,400
Hezbollah criticizes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal
Flash flooding and emergency in Kentucky
Trump nominates Lance Schroyer for ICE director
George Washington reenactor reflects on unity
Record heat wave hits Central and Eastern Europe
Tech money and AI regulation in midterms
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