NPR News: 09-02-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Israel's capture of a senior Hamas official during a deadly raid on Gaza City, alongside President Trump's efforts to lower gas prices ahead of midterm elections. Other stories include the trial of the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, the ongoing deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy case, and the impact of unusual flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. The broadcast also reports on Tropical Depression Edward causing widespread power outages in southeast Texas.
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Israel captures top Hamas official in Gaza raid
Trump faces pressure to lower gas prices before midterms
Trial set for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury deadlocked
Unusual flash flooding in Grand Canyon
Tropical depression causes power outages in Texas
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