NPR News: 08-03-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran at the request of regional allies, citing potential diplomatic progress. The broadcast also covers wildfires in Spokane, Washington, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Cairo, and a car accident involving Ohio Representative Marcy Kampner. Additionally, the segment reports on a fatal helicopter collision in Greece, a SpaceX rocket fragment impacting the moon, and Michael Thorpe-Jornson’s victory at the PGA Tour.
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Trump calls off Iran attacks amid negotiations
Spokane wildfires progress and evacuation updates
Earthquake shakes Cairo and surrounding regions
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur injured in car accident
Helicopter collision in Greece and European fires
Defunct SpaceX rocket stage to hit the moon
Michael Thorpe-Jornson wins PGA Tour title
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