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What happened when U.S. Central Command struck Iranian military targets overnight?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. U.S. Central Command says American forces hid dozens of military targets across Iran overnight, calling it a response to recent attacks on commercial shipping. Tehran says it fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar as the conflict continues to escalate. NPR's Carrie Khan reports from Tel Aviv.
For the second night in a row, the U.S. Central Command says it struck some 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems and drone depots. Seven hours later, posting on X, the U.S. military said it had completed its campaign to, quote, further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Speaker of the Parliament posted on X that it was retaliating. Mohamed Bagher Goliboth, a key negotiator in talks with the U.S.
How did Iran and regional governments respond to the reported strikes and retaliation claims?
to permanently end the war, said, quote, America still hasn't learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free. Carrie Khan, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Officials in New York City are working to determine what caused structural columns to nearly snap inside of a high-rise building in midtown Manhattan this week. David Brand from Member Station, WNYC, reports.
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani says engineers have not yet identified the exact reason for the near catastrophic structural failure. Columns bent and floors sagged beneath a 10-story addition to the former office building. Police and firefighters evacuated the tower and several surrounding buildings over fears of a possible collapse. But city officials deem the structure stable by Wednesday morning. Mamdani says crews spent the past day shoring up most of the building floors. For NPR News, I'm David Brand in New York.
Attorneys in the Charlie Kirk murder case are fighting over what evidence jurors may see at trial. Sean Higgins from member station KUER reports the latest dispute centers on video interviews with the accused shooter's family and friends.
What caused the near-collapse of a Midtown Manhattan high-rise and what did engineers find?
Day three of the week-long hearing focused on evidence gathered after suspect Tyler Robinson turned himself into police last September. Defense attorneys said an interview with Robinson's roommate and romantic partner Lance Twiggs should not be played in the courtroom. For the first time during the hearing, Kirk family attorney Jeffrey Neiman spoke to the court. He made it clear that the family is in favor of releasing all evidence to the public. District Judge Tony Graff ultimately ruled that the prosecution should return today with an edited video to protect Robinson's right to a fair trial. For NPR News, I'm Sean Higgins in Salt Lake City.
A former U.S. Olympic canoeist has pleaded not guilty to damaging the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors allege 67-year-old David Hearn intentionally damaged the pool's protective liner last month. This is NPR. The quarterfinals of the Men's World Cup soccer tournament gets underway today. Steve Futterman reports from Los Angeles.
What legal disputes are unfolding in the Charlie Kirk murder case over evidence at trial?
There are eight teams left. By the end of Saturday, it will be down to four. The first of the quarterfinals takes place today. The favorite, France, led by Kylian Mbappe, takes on Morocco. This is a rematch from four years ago in Qatar. The two faced off in a semi-final match. France was victorious 2-0. Tomorrow, the scene shifts here to Los Angeles. Spain will play Belgium. On Saturday will be the final two quarterfinals. Defending champion Argentina takes on Switzerland, while England plays Norway. Then it's on to the semifinals next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Which major sports and cultural headlines are making news today, including World Cup quarterfinals and Bonnie Tyler's death?
The grand finale takes place a week from Sunday at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Argentina is still hoping to become only the third nation to win back-to-back World Cups. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
The U.S. was knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium. Bonnie Tyler, one of the biggest pop stars of the 1980s, has died. She was best known for the global hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero. Born in Wales, Tyler's distinctive voice became her trademark after vocal cord surgery early in her career.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened when U.S. Central Command struck Iranian military targets overnight?
0:00–0:56
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How did Iran and regional governments respond to the reported strikes and retaliation claims?
0:56–2:04
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What caused the near-collapse of a Midtown Manhattan high-rise and what did engineers find?
2:04–3:07
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What legal disputes are unfolding in the Charlie Kirk murder case over evidence at trial?
3:07–3:41
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Which major sports and cultural headlines are making news today, including World Cup quarterfinals and Bonnie Tyler's death?
3:41–4:40
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What is the new Embedded podcast investigation about the 2020 Seattle protest killing of Antonio Mays Jr.?
4:40–5:03