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NPR News: 07-06-2026 4PM EDT

July 6, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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U.S. President Trump intervened in a FIFA World Cup controversy, leading to the reversal of a red card for American striker Florent Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium.

Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, Graham Plattner, denies allegations of sexual assault reported by Po

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Donald TrumpFlorent BalogunGraham PlattnerDavid StreverDr. Raynard WashingtonSean Norian

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Empower PharmacyFoundation for Individual Rights in ExpressionDepartment of Homeland SecurityFIFA

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