NPR News: 08-23-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s defiant response to new U.S. sanctions and a major wildfire threatening Reno, Nevada. It also reports on Kyle Kirkwood’s victory at the inaugural IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C., and the upcoming South Carolina Senate runoff. Additionally, the broadcast highlights the trial of Linda Clancy, focusing on postpartum mental health, and previews a near-total lunar eclipse.
Topics discussed
Iran's defiant stance on U.S. sanctions and war
Nevada wildfire approaches Reno with zero containment
Kyle Kirkwood wins first IndyCar race in D.C.
Power restoration delayed in northwest Indiana
South Carolina Senate runoff election preview
Trial of woman accused of killing her children
Near-total lunar eclipse viewable across U.S.
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