NPR News: 06-28-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the ongoing search for missing persons in Venezuela following deadly twin earthquakes. It reports on Ukraine’s drone strikes against Russian oil refineries and reciprocal attacks on Ukrainian cities. The broadcast also details Rep. Julia Letlow winning the Louisiana GOP Senate nomination, President Trump’s standoff over a housing bill, and the release of a commemorative U.S. passport. Finally, it notes a surge in heat-related deaths in France and cooling measures in Berlin.
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Search continues for missing in Venezuela after earthquakes
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries with drones
Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Republican Senate nomination
Housing bill sent to White House despite Trump's objections
State Department creates commemorative Patriot Passport
Heat wave surge in deaths across Europe
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