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Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Jeanine Hirst. Among world leaders congratulating President Trump on the U.S. s 250th birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin. As NPR's Charles Mountaines reports from Moscow, the Kremlin says the two leaders held a lengthy phone call.
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Putin and Trump talked for some 90 minutes, and in exchange, Kremlin aide Yuryushakov says was focused heavily on the war in Ukraine. Yushakov said Trump reaffirmed his readiness to work towards a rapid end to the fighting, while Putin expressed support for a diplomatic resolution if it took into account Russia's fundamental demands. Putin accused Kyiv and its European allies of seeking to prolong the conflict through attacks on Russia's interior. He also informed Trump about the real situation on the battlefield, one in which Putin says Russian forces are advancing rapidly. Only that claim runs counter to independent analysts who say the Kremlin's forces are making incremental gains and with heavy losses. Trump also spent the holiday weekend talking to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Charles Mayne's NPR News Moscow.
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Water levels in Lake Powell, the country's second biggest reservoir, are now at the lowest they've been all year, having been drained by drought and climate change. Alex Hager from member station KJZZ has more.
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Lake Powell is less than a quarter full, and after a dismally dry winter in the Rocky Mountains, Mother Nature is pretty much done putting more water in. Water levels were on course to drop low enough to sh hydropower at Arizona's Glen Canyon Dam. The only reason that's not happening is an emergency boost of water sent down from reservoirs further north. But that backup plan is running out of time. Now. Water levels will keep tiptoeing down, setting a new annual low with each drop. Analysts say they'll soon reach an all time low. Officials are scrambling to forge a deal that would reduce demand and keep more water in Powell, but they seem far from in agreement with deadlines fast approaching. For NPR News, I'm Alex Hager in Phoenix.
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A star player for the U.S. men's National Soccer team will be available for Tomorrow's round of 16 match against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup. The team's leading scorer had been given a red card and a one game suspension, but FIFA stepped in today to allow him to play. NPR's Becky Sullivan reports.
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The red card for forward Florin Valogin came in the round of 32 game against Bosnia Herzegovina. He and a Bosnian defender got their legs tangled up as they both went for the ball and Balogun stepped on the defender's ankle with his cleat. The referee initially didn't even grant a foul, but slow motion video replay and still shots of the contact led a video referee to recommend that Baligan receive a red card. Baligan has since said the contact was unintentional. The US won the game anyway, 2, 0. But a red card comes with a one game suspension, meaning Baligan was set to miss Monday's crucial match against Belgium. But a FIFA disciplinary committee announced Sunday that the one game suspension would itself be suspended for probationary period of one year, meaning Baligan will be available for Monday's game. Becky Sullivan in Peer News, Seattle.
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You're listening to NPR News from Washington. NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, this week for a summit. President Trump, who's been criticizing the alliance, is expected to attend. He's angry that European allies didn't enthusiastically join or support his war on Iran. The massive heat wave collided with more than just the Fourth of July celebrations in Pittsburgh. It was the 20th anniversary of Anthrocon, the annual convention for the furry fandom. Jenna Post from member station WESA has more.
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The heat wave hardly slowed down the furries at Anthrocon, the largest furry fandom convention in the world, according to organizers. Despite a heat index exceeding 100 degrees, many attendees still wore full fur suits. Organizers say weekend passes sold out early Friday for the first time in the convention's history and visit. Pittsburgh estimates nearly $18.6 million in visitor spending. Mayor Corey O' Connor says Anthrocon has
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become a Pittsburgh tradition Fourth of July festivities. You know, we know that the furries are going to be a mix in Pittsburgh for that weekend.
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The weather ultimately led to the cancellation of the parade and block party, a tradition that draws furries and local families. But it didn't stop a record breaking 20th anniversary. For NPR News, I'm Jenna Post in Pittsburgh.
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Authorities in California say former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul, allegedly hit a parked car on the side of the road yesterday and then left the scene. He could face misdemeanor charges. No injuries were reported. I'm Jeanine Herbst and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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