NPR News: 08-17-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
The 60-day ceasefire with Iran has ended, prompting President Trump to threaten U.S. ally Oman for mediation efforts and scale back military exercises with South Korea. Elsewhere, the NAACP joins the investigation into Mississippi teen Nolan Wells’ death, while Amazon updates its terms to enforce arbitration. A Russian opposition leader was sentenced to prison, SpaceX faces expansion concerns in Texas, and a security alert halting Mexican avocado exports has been lifted.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens Oman over Iran ceasefire mediation
US scales back military exercises with South Korea
NAACP joins investigation into death of teen Nolan Wells
Amazon updates terms to block class action lawsuits
Russian opposition leader sentenced to 11 years
SpaceX's Starbase seeks annexation amid environmental concerns
Security alert lifted for Mexican avocado exports
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