NPR News: 09-05-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
Iran claims preemptive strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan, Syria, and Iraq, while rescuers in Nepal continue recovering flood survivors. The CDC reports a record-breaking cyclosporiasis season with over 18,000 cases, and diesel prices hit a new national high. Additionally, a mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, and Texas approved controversial social studies standards that critics argue discriminate against Muslims.
Topics discussed
Iran claims preemptive strikes on U.S. bases in Middle East
Nepal flood rescues continue as death toll rises
CDC reports record-breaking cyclosporiasis cases
Diesel prices hit new national record high
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case
Texas approves social studies standards critics say discriminate against Muslims
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