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with two pilots aboard his crash near the Strait of Hormuz.

There's no word from the U.S. military.

The incident was first reported by the New York Times.

Last night, President Trump confirmed the incident. "The pilots are fine, yeah." "And what? Nobody injured." "We are going to issue a report."

There's no word on what caused the crash, including whether it was attacked or if there was mechanical failure. "Live any state media," say the Israeli military has attacked the ancient coastal city of Tire.

One person has been killed rescuers are searching for missing people.

For other people have been killed in other parts of Southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel is warning it could attack the Christian quarter of Tire, and P.R.s. J.N.A.R. reports the city's historic old section has been the last remaining refuge for more than 15,000 people.

"Israel has been attacking Tire for the past two weeks, saying it's targeting the Milton

Group, Hezbollah. But it left the mostly Christian section near the city's Roman port and areas around it untouched. Tuesday morning, Israel's military spokesman issued a warning in Arabic. "Metawajabitahedidil al-Mutawajidim" said he was addressing residents of Tire, including

the Christian quarter in surrounding neighborhoods, urging them to evacuate urgently. He said the move was in response to Hezbollah attacks in Israel. Hezbollah has been fighting Israeli forces that have occupied Southern Lebanon, but is also launching attacks on military targets in northern Israel. Tire's UNESCO listed heritage includes sites linked to Alexander the Great, J.N.A.R.F.

and P.R. News, they root. "Four states are holding primary elections today, Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. In South Carolina, the Republican gubernatorial primary is crowded from South Carolina Public Radio Gavin Jackson reports President Trump endorsed a candidate a few days ago." Lieutenant Governor of Pamela Evett is a longtime supporter of Trump.

Now she has his support in her bed to become the next governor of South Carolina. But the president's blessing doesn't make the primary Islam dunk. In his endorsement, Trump alluded to the idea that Governor Henry McMaster's son could be Evett's runny mate, a planned night by Evett and derived by the four other Republicans in the race.

Her biggest challenger is four term attorney general Alan Wilson, who occupies a similar political lane, emphasizing his support for the president. Congresswoman Nancy Mace is also on the ballot. The race is widely expected to go to a runoff with no candidate likely to get above 50% plus one vote.

Three Democrats are vying for their party's nomination. For MPR News, I'm Gavin Jackson and Columbia, South Carolina." President Trump has nominated acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanch to serve in the role. Blanch was formerly Trump's personal attorney.

He has overseen aggressive efforts by the DOJ to prosecute Trump's perceived political foes. You're listening to NPR News. The World Cupman soccer tournament opens Thursday, co-hosted by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

The first two games are in Mexico, the U.S. team plays its first game Friday afternoon

against Pyroquite in Los Angeles. There are games planned for New Jersey, the New York officials say ticket prices are sky-high, they're creating free-watch parties for fans. NPR's Brian Mann reports the biggest gathering in New York City could draw 50,000 fans to Central Park.

"New York Governor Kathy Huckle acknowledged Monday most soccer fans have been priced out of attending these games with some seats at New York New Jersey Stadium costing thousands of dollars." "Most New Yorkers are probably not getting tickets to the stadium. But we want them to share in the sheer joy of this."

Free public watch parties are being created around New York State. With New York City mayors are on Mombani saying giant TV screens will be erected in Central Park for the final match July 19th. "50,000 people having a chance to watch the final of the World Cup together for free in the most iconic park in the world.

I think it's something that deserves to be celebrated in."

State attorney's general in New York and New Jersey have also announced an investigation into FIFA's high ticket prices, Brian Mann and PR News New York." The San Antonio spurs B. The New York Knicks in the NBA Finals last night in New York 115 to 11. The Knicks lead the series two games to one. President Trump and New York City Mayor Mombani attended last night. Game 4 is tonight in Las Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Vegas Golden Nights lead the Carolina Hurricanes two games to one in the men's Prohockey Championship. This is NPR.

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