NPR News: 07-31-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump reversing a pledge to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missiles and the dismissal of charges against a canoeist accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. The broadcast reports on a potential Gaza ceasefire deal, cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure, and a Colorado River water proposal. Additional stories include a cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, a SpaceX rocket hitting the moon, and a review of the new Spider-Man film.
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Trump reverses stance on Ukraine Patriot missile licenses
Charges dropped against former Olympic canoeist
Hamas confirms disarmament as part of Gaza deal
FBI reports cyberattacks on US water facilities
Colorado River water allocation proposal
Public health nurses fight cyclosporiasis outbreak
SpaceX rocket on collision course with the moon
Preview: Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie review
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