NPR News: 09-09-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including the destruction of Iranian tankers and retaliatory missile strikes on a base in Jordan. The episode also reports on the retirement of Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch amid political pressure, new evidence that pilots considered aborting the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, and the opening of the Republican National Convention. Additionally, the broadcast highlights New Hampshire primary results, the NFL season kickoff with a new safety policy, and the Live Golf Tour’s bankruptcy filing.
Topics discussed
US military destroys Iranian oil tankers; Iran retaliates
Iran seizes US drone; US claims malfunction
Smithsonian director Lonnie Bunch announces retirement
Trump administration criticism of Smithsonian exhibits
Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami; NTSB investigation
Republican National Convention opens in Dallas
New Hampshire primary results and NFL season opener
NFL schedule: Super Bowl rematch and Australia game
New NFL three-strike policy for dangerous tackles
Live Golf Tour seeks federal bankruptcy protection
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