NPR News: 08-11-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the Bug Fire near Reno, which has triggered evacuations and a state of emergency in Nevada. It also reports on President Trump’s dismissal of Iran’s war reparations demands and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks at the renaming of Joint Base Charleston for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Additionally, the broadcast details the crowded Republican primary in South Carolina to fill Graham’s seat, a major earthquake in Colombia, and the start of the trial for the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder.
Topics discussed
Wildfire near Reno forces evacuations and emergency declaration
Trump dismisses Iran's demands for war reparations
Joint Base Charleston renamed for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
South Carolina special primary to fill Graham's Senate seat
Major earthquake strikes Colombia, causing widespread damage
Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac's killing
Andy Green attempts land speed record in hydrogen car
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