NPR News: 08-31-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
Congress returns to avert a government shutdown amid midterm election pressures, while tensions rise as the US and Iran exchange fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, over 4,200 remain missing after a Himalayan landslide, prompting US aid, and Canada defies Trump’s order to rename Lake Ontario. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope begins its mission, and Shabazzu discusses the Black roots of country music.
Topics discussed
House returns to session to avoid government shutdown
US strikes Iranian launchers; missiles fired at Jordan
Nepal-Tibet landslide death toll rises; US aid approved
Google renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope begins journey
Shabazzu discusses black roots of country music
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