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Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies, Record Heatwave & World Cup's 'Biggest Villain' - Monday, July 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2026!

We'll tell you about a prominent senator's sudden death, how he's being remembered, and what it means for the upcoming midterms.

Also, the new wave of U.S. attacks in Iran.

And the next weather threat that could impact most of the country all week.

Plus, why some health insurance is getting more expensive, what changed about a long-standing endangered species law, and we'll explain the latest controversies from the World Cup, heading into the biggest games.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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Special Edition: Read More, Scroll Less – 13 Books for Summer Jul 11, 2026

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A great book can be one of the best ways to relax and reset this summer, but with so many options and so little time, it's not always easy to know where to start. Bestselling author, editor, podcaster, bookshop owner and Zibby Media founder Zibby Owens returns to share her updated summer reading recommendations, along with practical advice for fitting more reading into our busy lives. She explains what readers are looking for right now, what makes a great summer read, and which specific books to pick next — whether you want to laugh, cry, learn something new, or escape into another world.

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Iran's 'Kill List', Parasite Precautions & World Cup Dog Reunion - Friday, July 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, July 10, 2026!

We're talking about Iran's possible plan to try to assassinate President Trump, as tensions ramp up in the Middle East.

Also, growing outrage over the latest shooting at the hands of an ICE agent.

And ways to stay safe from a parasite outbreak that seems to be multiplying.

Plus, the latest renovation project happening at the White House, new reports about Madison Square Garden actually tracking celebrities, and the missing dog reunited with its owner thanks to a World Cup celebration.

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Platner Drops Out, GLP-1 Boom & Emmy Nominations - Thursday, July 9, 2026 Jul 09, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, July 9, 2026!

One of the year's most closely watched Senate races just got turned upside down. We'll tell you what's next now that the Democrats' top candidate has dropped out.

Also, how a tragedy has now gone viral, raising big questions about how social media can help and hinder death investigations.

Plus, expectations for this year's unusual hurricane season, two A.I. companies both releasing their most powerful models yet, and the biggest standouts and snubs from this year's Emmy nominations.

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New Mideast Attacks, Foodborne Parasite Outbreak & Meta's Muse - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Jul 08, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 8, 2026!

We'll tell you about the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran, and how calls are mounting for Graham Platner to drop out of the U.S. Senate race.

Also, a stomach illness surging in several states, and steps to help prevent it.

Plus, where grocery prices are finally getting cheaper, why philosophy majors are now in high demand, and how the World Cup has made a song from the 1970s popular again.

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U.S. Exits World Cup, NATO's 'Big Reveal' & AI Lands Lead Role - Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Jul 07, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 7, 2026!

We'll tell you about the end of the road for Team U.S.A. at the World Cup, and how the decision over one American player is still causing global backlash.

Also, what to expect from a highly anticipated NATO summit beginning today.

And the extreme weather impacting different parts of the U.S. this morning.

Plus, another construction project underway at the White House, a high-court decision over exactly who should police kids' activities online, and a new movie starring an A.I. creation.

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Extreme Heatwave, World Cup Reversal & 'America's Royal Wedding' - Monday, July 6, 2026 Jul 06, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, July 6, 2026!

We have a lot for you to catch up on — from the ongoing heat wave around the country, to a surge in immigration arrests, to some major Supreme Court decisions you may have missed.

Also, Trump's reported request to review a ref's call — and how the final decision impacts Team USA at tonight's World Cup game.

Plus: the biggest Fourth of July celebrations (and mishaps), and details of what's being called America's Royal Wedding.

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America250 – Part 3: The Future We're Building Now Jul 03, 2026

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For the final part of our America250 series, we look ahead to the next 25 years and beyond.

Tech expert and futurist Peter Leyden shares his optimistic vision for how artificial intelligence, clean energy, and bioengineering could reshape work, health, the economy, democracy, and everyday life.

We also acknowledge the real questions and risks ahead, while exploring why he believes this could be a moment of extraordinary progress to create a better future world.

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America250 - Part 2: The Chaos, Change & Legacy of the 2020s Jul 02, 2026

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What will people 250 years from now think when they look back at the 2020s? Our second episode in our three-part America250 series is all about today's world.

Well-known history and civics educator Sharon McMahon helps put this moment into context — from the chaos and innovation shaping this era to the role ordinary people can play in shaping what comes next.

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America250 Part 1: 1776 — Beyond the Founding Fathers Jul 01, 2026

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As America marks its 250th birthday, we begin our three-part America250 series by looking back at what daily life was really like in 1776.

Historian and bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis takes us beyond the familiar Founding Fathers narrative — exploring the lives of farmers, enslaved people, and Native American nations.

Plus, the radical ideals behind the Declaration of Independence, the contradictions built into the country's founding, and why an honest look at the past still matters today.

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