NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories:

0:00 Today’s Top Stories
0:18 Russia May Supply North Korea With Weapons
1:19 Trump Challenges Special Counsel's Appointment
2:11 Dangerous Heat Continues In The U.S.

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