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NPR News: 07-12-2026 6PM EDT

July 12, 2026

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Senator Lindsey Graham died late last night at age 71, and the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection due to a type of heart disease, according to the Washington, D.C. medical examiner. Flags in South Carolina and at federal buildings have been ordered to half-staff. The episode also covers escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a deadly fire at a Bangkok pub, the start of a busy earnings week on Wall Street, and Wimbledon results.

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies

South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died late last night. The Washington, D.C. medical examiner's preliminary findings show the cause of death as aortic dissection due to a type of heart disease. President Trump ordered flags lowered at federal buildings, and flags in South Carolina are flying at half-staff.

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  • 1 (00:04) **Senator Lindsey Graham Dies** - South Carolina flags lowered to half staff following the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
  • 2 (01:18) **Strait of Hormuz Conflict Escalates** - Back-and-forth strikes erupt after Iran fires warning shots at a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 3 (02:07) **Wall Street Prepares for Busy Week** - A heavy week of earnings and a critical inflation report are on deck for investors.
  • 4 (03:01) **Deadly Pub Fire in Bangkok** - A fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, leaves at least 27 people dead.
  • 5 (03:27) **Yannick Sinner Wins Wimbledon Men's Singles** - Yannick Sinner secures his second straight Wimbledon men’s singles title.
  • 6 (04:23) **Linda Nosková Wins Women's Wimbledon Title** - Linda Nosková defeats Carolina Muchová in the all-Czech women’s final for her first grand slam title.

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