NPR News: 09-05-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
The US military reports destroying three Iranian oil tankers after evading missile attacks from Iran's IRGC. The State Department has appointed Andrew Vrek to oversee foreign assistance, signaling a shift in policy. Meanwhile, bipartisan backlash against Flock camera privacy concerns is growing across several states. A ceiling collapse at the Kennedy Center was attributed to decades of neglect, while a new study reveals over 700 US hospitals have closed labor and delivery units since 2010. The episode concludes with highlights from top college football games, including Ohio State and Oregon…
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US military strikes Iranian ships in retaliation
New State Department official for foreign assistance
Backlash against Flock camera license plate readers
Kennedy Center ceiling collapse due to neglect
Rural hospitals closing labor and delivery units
College football results: Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia
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