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How are U.S. strikes and casualties escalating the conflict with Iran?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night. Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, according to Central Command, as the fighting between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate and the ceasefire talks break down. As NPR's Lydia Kalitri reports, while some administration officials say the war effort should continue, others are voicing concerns.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told ABC's This Week that while the service members' deaths are a tragic loss for the country, the administration's mission for the war should continue. The president's mission is essential for peace in the Middle East and peace in the world, and that is to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons and to degrade their ability to terrorize their neighbors and the world and global commerce. But Democratic Senator Mark Warner is calling President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran a disaster.
It has been a disaster militarily. It has been a disaster in terms of how we're viewed around the world.
What differing views are U.S. officials expressing about the Iran war effort?
It has been a disaster to our friends and the allies who question whether we will keep our promises.
At least 17 U.S. service members have died since the war began in February. Lydia Kalitri, NPR News.
Hundreds rallied this afternoon in Houston calling for justice in the killing of Lorenzo Selgado Araujo, the man shot and killed by ICE agents nearly two weeks ago. Houston Public Media's Bianca Seward reports.
Battling the brutal heat and humidity, protesters demanded changes to immigration and customs enforcement operations in Houston. Mariela Rivera said she came today because she feels helpless.
I'm hoping that when they see this, they think this is not something that us as Americans, a democracy, want. This isn't what we want.
Protest leaders say they'll continue putting pressure on local leaders with more protests planned in the coming days. For NPR News, I'm Bianca Seward in Houston.
Spain has won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in extra time. Steve Futterman reports.
Spain's defense comes through again and shuts out Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup. For Spain, it's its seventh shutout in eight World Cup matches here in 2026. The only goal came in the 106th minute. Ferran Torres put the ball in the net, setting off a wild celebration among the Spanish players. Argentina had to play the final 30 minutes minus one man. For Spain, it's its second World Cup. Argentina was hoping to become only the third nation to win back-to-back World Cups, and this was likely the final World Cup appearance for the great Lionel Messi. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman at the World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Monday in the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham takes over as prime minister. You're listening to NPR News.
Why did Houstonians protest ICE after the killing of Lorenzo Selgado Araujo?
Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Vance welcome their fourth child Sunday, Alec Neal Vance, who joins three siblings who are ages 9, 6, and 4. On social media, the family says they're all happy and healthy, and the kids are overjoyed to meet their younger brother. Alec is the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years. The Vances have taken their children on overseas trips with the kids off in pajama cloth as they board flights on Air Force Two for the visits. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has set sail to the year's best box office figures for a live-action film. NPR's Bob Mandello reports.
$124 million in North America, even more than that overseas, for a worldwide total of $264 million in ticket sales in just three days. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has long championed the theatrical experience, and by making the Odyssey entirely on IMAX cameras, a Hollywood first, he's evidently given audiences a reason to leave their couches. We won the war. A galaxy of stars and near-unanimous critical raves clearly helped, as did exit polls. Help me go home.
How did Spain secure victory over Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup?
Four out of five Odyssey patrons said they would definitely recommend the film to a friend. With no major movies opening next weekend, Nolan's tale of the hero of the Trojan Wars
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
How are U.S. strikes and casualties escalating the conflict with Iran?
0:00–1:03
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What differing views are U.S. officials expressing about the Iran war effort?
1:03–3:00
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Why did Houstonians protest ICE after the killing of Lorenzo Selgado Araujo?
3:00–4:14
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How did Spain secure victory over Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup?
4:14–4:36
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What is notable about Vice President J.D. Vance's newborn and family travels?
4:36–5:03