NPR News: 08-25-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
This episode reports the death of Dolly Parton at age 80, prompting tributes from President Trump. It covers Canada’s counter-tariffs on US goods in response to new duties, and the first US measles deaths this year linked to low vaccination rates. Additionally, it details House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ meeting with Jared Kushner and the Education Department’s shift in policy regarding racial disparities in school discipline.
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Dolly Parton dies at 80; Trump honors her legacy
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on US goods
First US measles deaths this year linked to unvaccinated
Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner on affordability
Education Dept shifts stance on school discipline disparities
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