NPR News: 08-20-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the U.S. escalating economic sanctions against Iran amid ongoing conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions. The broadcast details progress in U.S.-Canada tariff negotiations, with Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing provincial liquor bans. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the UK this month without resuming royal duties. Additionally, testimony continues in the Meta trial regarding child safety, and Evergrande founder Xu Jiaying receives a life sentence for financial fraud.
Topics discussed
U.S.-Iran conflict and economic sanctions
U.S.-Canada tariff negotiations and liquor bans
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to return to UK
Meta trial over child safety and addiction
Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison
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