NPR News: 08-11-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, despite Iran’s refusal to talk until after the midterms. It also reports on medical experts’ concerns regarding President Trump’s proposal to reduce childhood vaccinations. Additionally, the broadcast details the humanitarian release of detained Marine Robert Gilman from Russia, the rising Ebola death toll in Congo, and a court ruling ordering the Kennedy Center to pay legal fees to musician Chuck Redd.
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Stalled negotiations between Trump and Iran
Experts warn against Trump's vaccine schedule changes
Former Marine Robert Gilman released from Russia
U.S. futures trading slightly higher
Ebola death toll in Congo rises to 2,000
Kennedy Center ordered to pay musician legal fees
Wall Street closes lower
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