NPR News: 09-06-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
The US struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles at US Navy warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The House Veterans Affairs Committee subpoenaed Oracle CEO Larry Ellison over a $17 billion budget overrun for the VA's electronic health record system. Additionally, the Islamic Society of North America held its annual convention in Detroit, and college football results featured Oregon defeating Boise State.
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US strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
House committee subpoenas Larry Ellison over VA records
Explosives dropped on military compound in Colombia
Islamic Society of North America convention in Detroit
College football scores: Oregon, Indiana, Ohio State
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