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NPR News: 09-07-2026 11AM EDT

Sep 7, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers a federal investigation into a fatal cargo plane crash in Miami, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s South American tour, and the rising difficulty of managing "buy now, pay later" debt. It also reports on Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the US, record-high security spending at Jewish institutions, and record gas prices. The segment concludes with a preview of a Sunday Story about inconsistent SPF ratings on sunscreen products.

Topics discussed

Investigation into Miami cargo plane crash Secretary of State Rubio's South America trip Challenges in resolving buy now pay later debt Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods Record spending on Jewish institution security Record high gas prices and sunscreen accuracy
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