This Morning’s Top Headlines – July 13 | Morning News NOW

This video, titled "This Morning’s Top Headlines – July 13 | Morning News NOW," is a news broadcast from NBC News aired on July 13, 2026. The episode covers several significant national and international events

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Key News Topics

1. Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

The broadcast leads with the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday, July 11 [00:09].

Cause of Death

: A preliminary medical examiner's report cited an aortic rupture due to cardiovascular disease [01:35].

Legacy: Acknowledged as a former Trump critic turned strong ally and a prominent foreign policy hawk who

supported aid to Ukraine and Israel [00:22], [00:30].

Political Impact: His death creates a vacancy in the Senate. Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement, and a snap Republican primary is

scheduled for August 11, with candidate filing beginning July 21 [05:14], [05:34].

2. Senator Mitch McConnell’s Health

The show provides an update on Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who was hospitalized in mi

d-June.

Status: McConnell is currently in a rehab facility recovering from pneumonia and a brief period of unconsciousness [03:05], [08:44].

Clarification: His office confirmed he did not suffer a heart attack,

stroke, or concussion, and has no broken bones [08:28]. He intends to complete his current term [08:15].

3. Conflict in the Middle East

The broadcast details ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran regardin

g the Strait of Hormuz.

The Dispute: Following a breakdown in a memorandum of understanding, both sides have been exchanging fire. The U.S. reported strikes on Iranian radar installations [10:21], while Iran ha

s targeted commercial ships [09:14].

Regional Involvement: Allies including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan have reported intercepting Iranian projectiles [09:35].

Analysis: Expert Hagar Shamali describes the situa

tion as highly volatile, suggesting the Iranian regime is attempting to exert pressure ahead of future negotiations [12:07].

4. Severe Weather Across the U.S.

The final segment covers extreme weather events aff

ecting multiple states:

Philadelphia: Experienced severe microbursts with 70 mph winds, causing building damage and power outages [16:22].

Louisiana/Missouri: Flash flooding caused significant disruption, inclu

ding the evacuation of a summer camp in Missouri via National Guard helicopters [15:46], [15:59].

Heat Wave: A "heat dome" is affecting much of the country, with over 90 million people under heat alerts and tem

peratures forecast to reach triple digits in many areas [17:38], [18:05].

Weather Summary Table (Ascii Representation)

Region Primary Weather Concern

Northern Plains Record-breaking heat (100°F+)

Southeast / So

uth Severe storms, Flash flooding

Northeast Impending heat wave

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WEATHER IMPACT OVERVIEW

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| HEAT | STORMS/RAIN |

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| Plains | Sout

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| Midwest | East Coast |

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