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NPR News: 09-08-2026 1AM EDT

Sep 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NTSB investigators are in Miami analyzing data from an Amazon cargo plane crash that killed five people. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. took effect, while Jared Kushner defended the stalled Gaza peace plan despite Israeli rejection. The episode also covers Hurricane Lili’s approach to Hawaii, Kenyan Burundians fleeing new business restrictions, and a plea hearing for a major cryptocurrency theft.

Topics discussed

NTSB investigates Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect Trump's Gaza peace plan and Kushner's defense Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon raise concerns Hurricane Lello threatens Hawaii with dangerous conditions Kenya orders foreign small-scale traders to close businesses Cryptocurrency theft ringleader faces plea hearing Sponsor message from Schwab
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