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What recent U.S. military strikes and casualties involving Iran and Iraq are being reported?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. U.S. Central Command says the U.S. military started a new round of airstrikes tonight on Iran for the ninth night in a row. Meanwhile, the U.S. military says another service member has died after escalated fighting with Iran. NPR's Shondalise Duster has more.
U.S. Central Command says an American service member was killed in action Saturday in northern Iraq. The service member was killed in a controlled detonation of an unexploded weapon from a downed Iranian drone. CENTCOM also says another U.S. service member was injured and is being treated for a minor injury. This is the third U.S. service member killed since Friday when two American service members were killed during an Iranian attack in Jordan. Four others were medically evacuated but have been discharged from Jordanian hospitals. U.S. Central Command also says unidentified remains were found at the site of the attack in Jordan and are being examined. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.
Lebanese President Joseph Ahun met in Washington, D.C. today with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
How did CENTCOM describe the circumstances of the service member's death in northern Iraq?
looking for U.S. backing to end the Israeli Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon. Israel has attacked the Iranian-backed militant group in Lebanon, but many civilians have been killed in the strike. The two also talked about Iran and the need for increased U.S. support for Lebanon's economy and its military. Rubio says the U.S. is committed to Beirut's efforts to reclaim their country. Ahun also meets with President Trump on Tuesday. Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested yesterday in Miami after UK prosecutors brought additional rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service says the new charges relate to four additional victims, bringing the total number of alleged victims...
in the UK to seven. The brothers have denied any wrongdoing. Andrew and Tristan Tate are dual U.S.-British citizens known for their social media empire promoting wealth and male dominance. They face multiple charges in the UK and Romania, where they moved in 2016. Spain has won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in extra time. Steve Futterman has more.
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.
You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has set sail to the year's best box office figures for a live-action film. And Pierce Bob Mondello has more.
$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. A galaxy of stars and near-unanimous critical raves clearly helped, as did exit polls. 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 is expected to rake in roughly half a billion dollars in its first 10 days in theaters. Bob Mondello, NPR News.
And elsewhere at the weekend box office, in a distant second place, Disney's Moana with $19 million in its third weekend. Universal's Minions and Monsters took third place, with Toy Story 5 taking fourth place. Now, both movies took in about $14 million.
What diplomatic meetings in Washington are addressing Lebanon, Hezbollah, and U.S. support?
Evil Dead Burn rounded out the top five with $5 million.
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Chapters
3 chapters
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What recent U.S. military strikes and casualties involving Iran and Iraq are being reported?
0:00–1:04
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How did CENTCOM describe the circumstances of the service member's death in northern Iraq?
1:04–4:19
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What diplomatic meetings in Washington are addressing Lebanon, Hezbollah, and U.S. support?
4:19–4:57