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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast recaps a series of U.S. and international developments, from severe weather response in Oklahoma to President Trump's foreign policy statements, an airport crash probe, a first-of-its-kind criminal charge tied to prediction markets, and shifts in drug regulation plus media mergers. Delivered live from MPR News, the update emphasizes immediate facts without deeper analysis.
Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma
Search and rescue operations continue in Enid, Oklahoma, after a massive tornado struck Garfield County. Rescuers initially combed through debris for trapped individuals but have now pulled back to allow the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) to conduct a secondary search in organized quadrants. Video from KOCO-TV captures the twister's rapid touchdown. Garfield County Sheriff's Office reports no fatalities so far, with only minor injuries noted. The scale underscores the risks of severe weather in the region, prompting coordinated multi-agency efforts to ensure thorough coverage.
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- 1 (00:00) **Oklahoma Tornado Response** - Search and rescue underway in Enid after massive twister; no fatalities, minor injuries reported
- 2 (00:52) **Trump Rules Out Nuclear Option on Iran** - President states he won't use nukes against Iran, prioritizes preventing Tehran's nuclear possession
- 3 (01:33) **Trump on Iran Peace Talks** - No rush for deal, emphasizes taking time as "plenty" available
- 4 (01:46) **Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extended** - Trump announces three-week extension after ambassadors' meeting
- 5 (02:05) **LaGuardia Crash Investigation** - NTSB cites communication failures in deadly Air Canada jet collision with firetruck
- 6 (03:02) **Special Forces Soldier Charged on Polymarket Bets** - Gannon Ken Van Dyke indicted for profiting $400K betting on Maduro's ouster
- 7 (04:02) **DEA Reschedules Medical Marijuana** - Moves to less strict regulation, first step toward federal acceptance without full legalization
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