NPR News: 09-02-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports on ongoing rescue efforts in Nepal following severe flooding that trapped workers inside hydroelectric plants, with international teams assisting. The broadcast also covers Vladimir Putin’s expressed support for Iran amid its conflict with the US and Israel, alongside US intelligence claims of Russian targeting assistance. Additionally, the segment notes that ICE has acquired body cameras for all field agents, updates on the deadlocked jury in the Lindsey Clancy murder trial, and the discovery of a new spider species in Idaho.
Topics discussed
Rescue efforts for flooding in Tibet and Nepal
Putin expresses support for Iran amid conflict
ICE acquires body cameras for all officers
Deadlocked jury in Lindsey Clancy murder trial
New spider species discovered in Idaho
Stock market update and Planet Money promo
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