NPR News: 08-23-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Iran vows retaliation against upcoming U.S. sanctions, while trade tensions escalate as the U.S. and Canada prepare reciprocal 50% tariffs. In the U.S., a lawsuit targets NIPSCO over storm-related power outages in Indiana, and Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii. Additionally, a Texas judge denied a new trial for a teen convicted of murder, and Serena Williams returns to the U.S. Open in mixed doubles.
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Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. sanctions
U.S.-Canada trade tensions and tariff threats
Indiana power outage lawsuit and Hawaii storm
Texas stabbing case: new trial motion denied
Serena Williams returns to U.S. Open
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