NPR News: 09-01-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers U.S. strikes on Iranian targets amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and the G20 finance track in Asheville, highlighting slow hurricane recovery. The CDC excludes two Pennsylvania measles deaths from its tally due to political disputes. In the UK, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines his agenda, while a whistleblower alleges the Trump administration is sabotaging mail-in ballot systems.
Topics discussed
U.S. strikes Iranian targets over Strait of Hormuz tensions
G20 finance leaders gather in Asheville for hurricane recovery focus
CDC excludes PA measles deaths from national tally amid dispute
UK PM Andy Burnham's first speech and policy pledges
Whistleblower alleges flawed USPS mail-in ballot system
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