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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 ordinance from a downed Iranian drone. This is the U.S. drug Iran last night in retaliation for the U.S. deaths. And here's a deal, El Chulchee.
He's 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.
“Hedil Al-Chalchee and PR News, Istanbul.”
Tomorrow's a big day in British politics. Prime Minister, Kier, Starmer is leaving office and his successor Andy Burnham is moving in to number 10 downing street. And Pierslorn for Air reports. Air Starmer is a former human rights lawyer who led the United Kingdom center left labor
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 backbenture in Parliament. And Burnham is expected to name his cabinet ministers in the coming days. Lauren Freyer and PR News London.
“Spain has won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina won Nill an extra time, and Piers”
Jasmine Garz has more from the stadium. "It was a slow game between two powerhouses and Spain dominated consistently. Argentina's notorious intent attack was stymied over and over again by Spain's impeccable 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 Fernando Reis at minute 106. Spain is now the world champion.
This is likely Argentina's soccer superstar Leonelle Messi's final World Cup championship. He is widely expected to retire after this game. Jasmine Garz and pair 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 11th,
will be held starting July 28th 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. Darling Graham his sister was sworn in to temporarily take his place. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection and his sister hasn't said yet where the
she'll run in the upcoming special primary next month. The food and drug administration has approved a new pill to fight high cholesterol that's not a statin. And if you're a sinny luctum, it has more. Statin pills like Crestor and Lipitora 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 their expensive. Merch's new drug is a PCSK9 pill.
It's called Lipfendra. In clinical studies it reduced bad cholesterol in patients who had an inherited form of very high cholesterol by nearly 60% after 24 weeks. The new pill will be available at a list price of $315 for a month's supply of pills. But most patients will pay a lower out of pocket price to the company says.
Lipfendra should be on pharmacy shelves in a few weeks. Sidney Lupkin and Pheonuse. U.S. features contracts are trading in mixed territory at this hour. Dow futures are down about 36 points, Nasdaq futures are up about 47 points. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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