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Iran Needs To Knock Off Bad Decisions, Sen. Tim Kaine Says

Iran says it shot down a U.S. drown in its airspace. NPR’s Noel King asks Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia what lawmakers can do to influence the Trump administration’s approach toward Iran.

Drone Shootdown Adds To Tensions Between U.S. And Iran

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. military drone in the Persian Gulf. A U.S. official confirms to NPR that the drone was taken down but disputes the details surrounding the attack.

New Zealand’s Plan To Buy Back Illegal Firearms Angers Gun Advocates

The country’s equivalent of the NRA says the government isn’t paying enough for weapons that became illegal under a new law passed in April.

News Brief: Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone, Biden Comments, China-North Korea

Iran says it shot down a U.S. spy drone in its airspace. Joe Biden’s recent comment draws heat from his 2020 presidential rivals. China’s president holds two days of talks with North Korea’s leader.

U.N. Reports Record Number Of Refugees Worldwide

A U.N. agency says that the number of people displaced by violence last year surpassed 70 million, a new record. NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee.

Tensions With Iran Unlikely To Lead To Repeat Of ‘Tanker War’

The recent attacks on oil tankers amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran has happened before. In the 1980s, the U.S. needed Gulf oil. Today, not so much.

Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone. U.S. Says It Was In International Airspace

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has shot down a U.S. drone that was flying in Iranian airspace. A U.S. official confirms the aircraft was downed, but disputes Iran’s account of the facts.

Tourists Distressed By Unexplained Deaths In The Dominican Republic

The FBI is helping local authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the recent unexplained deaths and illnesses of several Americans.

Revolver Likely Used By Van Gogh Sells In Paris

One of the most prolific post-impressionist artists Vincent Van Gogh shot himself in July 1890. The revolver believed to have been used by the painter sold for more than $180,000.

4 Suspects Named And Face Murder Charges In Flight MH17 Shootdown

The Dutch-led investigation accused three Russians and one Ukrainian of being involved in the 2014 incident, which claimed 298 lives. Court hearings are set to begin next March.

U.S. Women To Take On Their Biggest Opponent Yet With Game Against Sweden

The biggest test for the U.S. Women’s National Team at the Women’s World Cup comes Thursday when the U.S. takes on Sweden. It’s been a busy week with many notable performances.

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