NPR News: 08-30-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the U.S. response to deadly flash floods in Nepal, where 85 Americans remain unaccounted for. The broadcast details the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions, highlighted by a dispute over renaming Lake Ontario. Other stories include Iceland rejecting EU membership, the successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the formation of Hurricane Carina. The episode concludes with tributes to Dolly Parton and weekend box office results for Spider-Man.
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U.S. response to Nepal flash flooding
U.S.-Canada trade tensions and Lake Ontario
Iceland rejects EU membership negotiations
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch
Hurricane Carina strengthens in Pacific
Fans share memories of Dolly Parton
Box office: Spider-Man and Coyote vs. Acme
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