How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights
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Israel, which began the war in Iran with the U.S., has been sidelined in the agreement that the U.S. and Iran are expected to sign on Friday to begin negotiations to end hostilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be party to those negotiations, and it could spoil peace efforts.
An Iranian woman waves a national flag at Valiasr Square in Tehran on June 15. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
President Trump will meet with Qatar and UAE — key stakeholders in the deal with Iran — today as part of his first full day at the G7 summit. While Iran has gotten a lot of attention at the summit so far, European leaders are just as focused on getting Russia to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine.
Oklahoma and the District of Columbia hold primary elections today, while Georgia and Alabama have some runoffs. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is, on paper, the most vulnerable incumbent on the ballot for Democrats, NPR's Stephen Fowler says. Whoever wins the Republican runoff sets up a high-profile, big-money matchup. In Oklahoma, Sen. Markwayne Mullin's appointment to Homeland Security secretary has left a ripple of seats open after his replacement said he isn't running for a full term. And D.C. residents will cast their votes in a highly consequential mayoral primary.
As Luigi Mangione's legal team heads back to court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing, some legal experts say his populist appeal, fueled in part by what some describe as his Instagram-ready good looks, could complicate his trials . Mangione is accused of stalking and killing Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurance company UnitedHealthcare. Donors have given $1.5 million to support his defense.
As we head into week two of the World Cup, the action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of Buc-ee's, Waffle House, Wawa and free soda refills.
The World Cup is taking place across 11 cities in the U.S. — nearly half are in the South. Even more places are serving as training sites for the players. The result: More international visitors are exploring new parts of the country beyond the usual hotspots.
