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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published July 20, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches, Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister.

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