NPR News: 08-11-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s renewed demands for Iranian reparations and stalled negotiations. It reports on Alabama’s congressional primary amid redistricting changes and a widespread salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos. The broadcast also details recent drone strikes in the Ukraine-Russia war, the start of the trial for Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer, and a deadly mining accident in South Africa.
Topics discussed
Trump demands Iran pay reparations for decades of conflict
Alabama special election amid gerrymandering controversy
CDC warns of salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos
Ukraine-Russia strikes and Tupac Shakur murder trial begins
Tragedy at South African mine kills 14 informal workers
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