Iran Ceasefire Over, Platner Replacements Emerge, Olympic Committee Lifts Russia Ban
7/8/202613 min
President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over at the NATO summit this morning, after the two sides traded heavy strikes overnight.
Maine Democrats appear ready to move on from Graham Platner, who still hasn't said whether he'll drop his Senate bid after an accusation of sexual assault he denies, as party leaders scramble to line up a replacement before a fast-approaching deadline.
And the International Olympic Committee has lifted its ban on Russia, opening the door to the 2028 Los Angeles Games even as Russian missiles kill civilians in Ukraine, a decision that has Ukrainians furious.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:58) Iran Ceasefire Over
(05:35) Platner Replacements Emerge
(09:27) Olympic Committee Lifts Russia Ban
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First 90 secondsA Martinez· Host0:00
[intro music] President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over.
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:05
I don't wanna deal with them anymore. They're scum.
Michel Martin· Host0:07
It comes after US strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial ships. It's all happening while the president is in Turkey for the NATO summit.
A Martinez· Host0:14
I'm A Martinez. That is Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. [intro music] Democrats are making plans to move on from their Senate candidate in Maine, Graham Plattner. He denies accusations of serious sex crimes and hasn't said whether he'll drop out yet, but his replacements are already coming out of the woodwork.
Michel Martin· Host0:32
And while the war in Ukraine intensifies, the International Olympic Committee decided to lift its suspension on Russia.
Speaker 40:38
We don't condone any wars, uh, including this one. I don't believe athletes should pay the price.
Michel Martin· Host0:44
It opens the door for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles games. Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day.
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