NPR News: 08-09-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the Pentagon’s push to accelerate munitions production amid the war with Iran and President Trump’s appointment of Will Scharf as White House counsel. The broadcast reports on deadly wildfires forcing evacuations in the western U.S. and Canada, alongside criminal charges for a boat operator in a New York harbor tragedy. Additionally, scientists share new findings on long COVID causes, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads the box office.
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Pentagon accelerates weapons production amid Iran war
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Wildfires cause evacuations in US and Canada
NYC boat capsize operator faces criminal charges
New research on how COVID-19 causes long COVID
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