NPR News: 08-17-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s threats against Oman and scaled-back exercises with South Korea amid the ongoing Iran conflict. The episode also reports on the NAACP joining the investigation into Mississippi teen Nolan Wells’ death and Amazon’s new terms banning class action lawsuits. Additional stories include a Russian opposition politician’s prison sentence, SpaceX’s expansion in Texas, and lifted security alerts for Mexican avocado exports.
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Trump threatens Oman amid Iran ceasefire end
US scales back military exercises with South Korea
NAACP joins investigation into Nolan Wells' death
Amazon updates terms to block class action lawsuits
Russian opposition politician convicted for anti-war speech
SpaceX's Starbase seeks annexation amid environmental concerns
Security alert lifted for Mexican avocado exports
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