NPR News: 09-02-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions following strikes in the Persian Gulf and reports on the 57th death of an immigrant in ICE custody since Trump’s second term began. It also details how IRS staff cuts led to billions in uncollected taxes, updates on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts, and discusses France’s declining school enrollment due to falling birth rates.
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Intro: U.S.-Iran strikes and civilian casualties
Iran reports wedding hit by U.S. shrapnel
Trump cites sea mines; Iran fires back at troops
Immigrant detainee dies in ICE custody
IRS layoffs lead to uncollected taxes
Tax audit revenue drops 35% after staff cuts
Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury deadlocked
Jury deliberations continue; mistrial possible
France sees shrinking classrooms due to demographics
Projected student decline in French schools by 2035
Wall Street closes higher; Dow up 295 points
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