NPR News: 08-30-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela and the deportation of migrants to the Central African Republic. The broadcast also reports on the insanity defense in the Lindsay Clancy trial and a study linking stronger El Niño events to climate change. Finally, the episode reviews the weekend box office, highlighting Spider-Man’s record-breaking earnings and the success of Coyote vs. Acme.
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Trump deal with Venezuela for strategic oil reserve
Migrants deported to Central African Republic
Lindsay Clancy trial and insanity defense
El Nino intensifying due to climate change
Weekend box office: Spider-Man and Coyote vs. Acme
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