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NPR News: 09-01-2026 4AM EDT

Sep 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers rising oil prices and U.S. tensions with Iran, alongside China’s refusal to join new sanctions. It also reports on the Supreme Court allowing Trump’s White House ballroom project to proceed and legal battles over restricting mail-in voting. Additional stories include Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, a fatal shooting in Times Square, and Lionel Messi’s retirement from international soccer.

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