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What new developments occurred after the U.S. base in Jordan was hit and bodies were found?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. The U.S. military says it found unidentified remains at the base in Jordan that was hit by Iran Friday, leaving two service members dead, one missing. Separately, another U.S. service member was killed and one was wounded in northern Iraq yesterday during a controlled detonation of an unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone. This as the U.S. struck Iran last night in retaliation for the U.S. deaths. And here's Hadil El-Sholchi has more.
Iranian state media said that the U.S. struck six bridges in a southern Iranian province along the Strait of Hormuz, as well as electrical installations and a water desalination plant. Iran said the strikes left 20 villages in the south with water shortages. The U.S. did not have immediate response to Iran's allegations. Iran has intensified its own attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf, including Kuwait and Bahrain, and in Jordan. Just this morning, Kuwait said it was intercepting missiles launched from Iran. Sirens were heard in Jordan and Bahrain. Deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure could be considered war crimes under international law. Hadil Alshalchi, NPR News, Istanbul.
Tomorrow's a big day in British politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leaving office, and his successor, Andy Brunham, is moving in to No. 10 Downing Street. And Pierce Lauren Frayer reports.
Keir Starmer is a former human rights lawyer who led the United Kingdom's center-left Labour Party to a landslide victory two years ago. But his personal approval ratings remained low, and his party ultimately decided to replace him. He'll go to Buckingham Palace and resign before the king. Then Andy Burnham, his successor and the former mayor of Manchester, England, will go to the palace, and King Charles will ask him to form a new government. Both Starmer and Burnham will speak at Downing Street separately, though. Moving vans have been seen there all weekend. Starmer reverts to what they call a backbencher in Parliament, and Burnham is expected to name his cabinet ministers in the coming days.
How did Iran and the U.S. describe the overnight strikes and reported infrastructure damage?
Lauren Fryer, NPR News, London.
Spain has won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. NPR's Jasmine Garz has more from the stadium.
It was a slow game between two powerhouses and Spain dominated consistently. Argentina's notorious intense attack was stymied over and over again by Spain's impenetrable defense. It was a rowdy game, with Argentina player Enzo Fernandez being sent away with a red card. That left Argentina one man down as the game went into overtime. Spain continued to dominate, making 20 shots at the goal in the entire game compared to just two by Argentina. And one of those Spanish shots turned into a goal by Fernan Torres at minute 106. Spain is now the world champion. This is likely Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi's final World Cup championship. He is widely expected to retire after this game.
Jasmine Garst, NPR News, New York. And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Memorial services for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly on July 11, will be held starting July 28 with services in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina. Preliminary findings from the Washington, D.C. Medical Examiner's Office say he died from an aortic dissection. due to cardiovascular disease.
What are the regional security impacts after missile sirens and attacks in Gulf states?
Darlene Graham, his sister, was sworn in to temporarily take his place. Lindsey Graham was running for re-election, and his sister hasn't said yet whether she'll run in the upcoming special primary next month. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new pill to fight high cholesterol. It's not a statin. Empire's Sydney Luckin has more.
Statin pills like Crestor and Lipitor have been on the market for decades, and they can lower patients' bad cholesterol. Doctors have turned to newer medications called PCSK9 inhibitors for patients who need more help lowering their cholesterol. But they're given by injections and they're expensive. Merck's new drug is a PCSK9 pill. It's called Lipthendra. In clinical studies, it reduced bad cholesterol in patients who had an inherited form of very high cholesterol by nearly 60 percent after 24 weeks.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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What new developments occurred after the U.S. base in Jordan was hit and bodies were found?
0:00–2:00
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How did Iran and the U.S. describe the overnight strikes and reported infrastructure damage?
2:00–3:22
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What are the regional security impacts after missile sirens and attacks in Gulf states?
3:22–4:51
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Why is Britain seeing a change in prime minister and what happens at 10 Downing Street?
4:51–4:54