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Crowds pack the National Mall in Washington, DC last night to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
“President Trump took the stage after severe weather, forced evacuations and delays.”
For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise to light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world. They try and be like us, nobody can be like us, and with God's help.
We will always be this or even better."
Trump also praised the U.S. military, honored veterans, and declared what he called a new golden age of America. He mixed those themes with campaign style attacks on Democrats and renewed calls for his election reform proposals, the night ended with a massive fireworks display over the national mall.
Funeral commemorations for Iran's Supreme Leader continue today in Tehran, and PR's Adel Al-Shalchi reports he and four of his family members were killed in U.S. Israeli air strikes in February.
“10,000 Iranians lined up to perform the ritual Islamic funeral prayers facing the”
caskets of Ayatollah Ali Haminay and his four family members. Iranian state media showed Iranian military and political official sobbing as they performed the prayers. Water sprayed over the mourners to keep them cool as the temperatures reached the 90s.
Three of Haminay's sons were seen at the prayers, missing was his fourth son, Mustafa Haminay, who took over a supreme leader from his father. A funeral preparation spokesperson said the funeral was delayed until now because of the war, Haminay will be buried in his birthplace of Meshad on Thursday. Hedil Al-Shalchi and PR News, Istanbul.
A powerful typhoon is taking aim at Glam and the northern Mariana Islands.
Forecasters say the storm could reach the equivalent of a category five hurricane before passing near or over the islands late tonight into Monday. Dana Williams from Member Station, KPRG, reports residents there are making it last minute preparations. Since winds of 155 miles per hour, super typhoon Bobby is expected to intensify over the
next 24 hours before passing near the island of Roda in the western Pacific. About 50 miles north of Anderson Air Force Base on Glam. Residents spent the July 4 weekend gathering supplies, gassing up vehicles and securing their homes. Local governments have opened emergency shelters, flights have been canceled and seaports
have suspended commercial operations. The northern Mariana are still recovering from typhoons in Laku, which knocked out power and water service to the islands in April. That's Dana Williams from Member Station, KRPG, reporting from Glam. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.
Millions of Americans remain under heat alerts across parts of the east and south. Forecasters say dangerous heat in humidity will continue into this week. South officials are urging people to limit time outdoors and stay hydrated. Utility companies are also watching for high electricity demand as air conditioners run full blast.
The World Cup knockout round continues today with just 14 teams remaining in the tournament and PR's Jasmine Garz reports on the matchups to watch. Some of the games have been played in intense heat and have been intensely heated. Friday's match between defending World Cup champions Argentina and Cape Verde is being called one of the most exciting games in World Cup history and players altercated strong words
during Francis Game against Paraguay on several occasions. Many of the teams still standing are the soccer powerhouses. France, Spain, Brazil and Argentina, who are led by players considered the best in modern football, French captain, Killian, and Bapé, and Argentine captain Leonelle-Messie. On Sunday, Brazil plays Norway in New York and England faces off with Mexico at the
Estegra Stadium. The final will be played in New Jersey on July 19th. Jasmine Garz and Pierre-Nus Miami. Emergency crews are battling dozens of large wildfires across the west. The Aspen Ackers Fire in Colorado has burned more than 85,000 acres and destroyed more
than 160 structures. I'm Windsor-Johnston and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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