NPR News: 08-26-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
Senator Darlene Graham won the South Carolina GOP primary, while Canada imposed counter-tariffs on U.S. goods. Pakistan mediated peace talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid new U.S. sanctions on Iran. Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians died of measles, highlighting rising exemption rates. An Atlanta stabbing suspect’s family apologized and criticized mental health care, and police arrested a man with a guillotine near the Capitol.
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Darlene Graham wins SC GOP primary runoff
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on US goods
Progress in Strait of Hormuz peace talks
Two measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania
Atlanta stabbing suspect's family apologizes
Man arrested with guillotine near US Capitol
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