NPR News: 08-05-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, where Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in a costly race. The broadcast reports on Russia’s deadly missile strikes on Kiev and Ukraine’s plea for Patriot missiles. Additionally, Rep. Chuck Edwards drops his re-election bid following an ethics censure recommendation. Other stories include a resurgence of black lung disease among coal miners and a SpaceX rocket fragment impacting the moon.
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Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed defeats Stevens
Virginia primary: Luria wins rematch against Kiggins
Russia missile attacks on Kiev and Patriot missile shortage
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure
Gas prices and Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks
Rising black lung disease rates among coal miners
SpaceX rocket debris crashes into the moon
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