NPR News: 08-02-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s pause on potential strikes against Iran amid shifting diplomatic talks. The broadcast reports on deadly wildfires forcing evacuations in Spokane, Washington, and a bomb attack in Moscow that killed three people. Additionally, the episode details a fatal shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho, a WestJet flight attendant strike in Canada, and the death of actor Vincent Pastore.
Topics discussed
Trump pauses potential strike on Iran
Wildfires force evacuations in Spokane, WA
Bomb kills 3 at Moscow restaurant
WestJet flight attendants go on strike
Shooting at Idaho In-N-Out kills 3
Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80
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