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5 min readLive from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rom. A series of escalating military strikes in the Middle East, a devastating earthquake response in Venezuela, and a major Supreme Court ruling on gun rights in Hawaii all competed for attention in today's news cycle. The dominant theme was the fragile and fraying ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., which faced its most serious test yet as Bahrain reported being hit by Iranian drones.
Escalation in the Middle East
The situation in the region deteriorated sharply. Bahrain stated it had been struck by Iranian drones, marking the latest and most direct escalation in a series of attacks. In response, the U.S. military struck multiple sites in Iran last night, which appeared to be retaliation for earlier U.S. attacks on Iranian sites late Friday. The strikes drew condemnation from Egypt, Kuwait, and the UAE. Hours after the Bahrain drone strike, a UK shipping monitor reported that an unidentified projectile hit a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This was the second attack on vessels attempting to pass through the vital waterway since Thursday, further testing the already fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
Earthquake Devastation in Venezuela
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- 1 (00:04) **Iran Drones Hit Bahrain; U.S. Strikes Iran** - Bahrain reports being hit by Iranian drones, escalating regional tensions. The U.S. also struck multiple sites in Iran in what appeared to be retaliation for earlier U.S. attacks on Iranian sites.
- 2 (00:51) **Second Attack on Ship in Strait of Hormuz** - An unidentified projectile hit a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the second attack on vessels in the waterway since Thursday.
- 3 (01:11) **Earthquake Rescue Efforts in Venezuela** - International search and rescue teams arrive in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes hit Wednesday night.
- 4 (01:48) **Religious Liberty Commission Recommendations** - President Trump's commission provides its recommendations, chaired by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
- 5 (02:38) **Texas Board of Education Approves Reading List** - The approved list includes *Great Expectations*, *Charlotte's Web*, and the Bible.
- 6 (03:00) **Five Million Drop ACA Health Insurance** - The Department of Health and Human Services reports the drop, citing cost as a major factor because Congress and the President allowed premiums to rise.
- 7 (03:17) **Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Law** - The Court struck down a law limiting when people can bring guns onto private property open to the public (e.g., grocery stores, malls).
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