NPR News: 08-27-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Emergency crews search for hundreds missing after catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 270 people. President Trump travels to Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, while Senator Blumenthal visits Ukraine to discuss defense aid and sanctions against Russia. Additionally, the episode honors the late artist Yayoi Kusama and reports on General Mills removing artificial colors from its U.S. cereals.
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Flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet
Trump campaign stop in Texas for Ken Paxton
U.S. sanctions on Russia and Ukraine aid
Obituary: Artist Yayoi Kusama
General Mills removes artificial colors
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