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5 min readLive from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Matingley. The U.S. military has intensified its airstrikes against Iran for a fifth consecutive day, striking Iranian command centers and missile and drone capabilities in multiple locations over the last 24 hours. U.S. Central Command reported both daytime and nighttime strikes, and also said it struck an unladen oil tanker that attempted to sail toward an Iranian port, ignoring warnings and violating the U.S. naval blockade. Iran has responded by targeting U.S. bases in the Gulf and Jordan. President Trump is once again threatening strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges.
Epstein abuse survivors oppose acting AG Blanche
Survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are speaking out against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who testified at his Senate confirmation hearing yesterday. The survivors say the Justice Department's handling of 3.5 million documents related to Epstein resulted in their personal information being released, violating their privacy. NPR's Ava Berger reports that one survivor is scheduled to testify. They are frustrated that the Justice Department failed to redact some names and photos of them when releasing the files.
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- 1 (00:06) **U.S. Intensifies Airstrikes Against Iran** - American forces strike Iranian targets for a fifth day, including command centers and missile capabilities, amid a renewed naval blockade.
- 2 (01:13) **Epstein Abuse Survivors Oppose Acting AG Blanche** - Survivors speak out against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be permanent Attorney General following his Senate confirmation hearing.
- 3 (02:41) **Trump Plans Prime Time Speech on Election Issues** - The White House announces a speech for tonight, less than four months before the November midterm elections.
- 4 (02:52) **Wall Street Futures Mixed** - Dow futures are up 26 points.
- 5 (03:01) **Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causes Air Quality Alerts in U.S.** - Heavy smoke from over 800 fires in Canada creates hazy skies and unhealthy air from Minnesota to Virginia.
- 6 (03:26) **Western U.S. Wildfires Fueled by Drought** - Crews battle dozens of large fires in the Pacific Northwest, where conditions are drier and more advanced than usual.
- 7 (04:25) **Men’s World Cup Final Set: Argentina vs. Spain** - Argentina beat England 2-1 with two late goals to advance to Sunday’s championship match.
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