NPR News: 08-18-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s refusal to extend the Iran ceasefire and his threats against Oman, alongside severe flooding in the Midwest and West Virginia linked to climate change. Legal updates include a lawsuit challenging FEMA’s election security mandates for anti-terrorism grants and the Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case. The broadcast also notes the start of the Tupac Shakur killer trial and a record high in kindergarten vaccine exemptions.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens to bomb Oman amid Iran ceasefire talks
Extreme flooding in Midwest and West Virginia linked to climate change
Legal challenge over election mandates tied to anti-terrorism grants
Asian stocks decline; Japan's Nikkei drops 2.5%
Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case
Trial begins for man linked to Tupac Shakur's killing
Kindergarten vaccination exemptions reach record high
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