NPR News: 08-17-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the expiration of the Iran nuclear deal deadline and stalled Strait of Hormuz talks, alongside Jared Kushner’s meetings with Israeli and Hamas leaders. The broadcast reports on lawsuits challenging student ID voting bans in New Hampshire and Indiana, and opening statements in the Tupac Shakur murder trial. Additional stories include primary elections in three states, flooding in Indiana, and dead grass on the National Mall.
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Iran nuclear deal deadline expires and Gaza ceasefire talks stall
Legal challenges to student ID voting bans in NH and Indiana
Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Stock market closes down and Alaska primary election preview
Indiana flooding displaces over 1,000 residents
Trump blames vandals for dead grass on National Mall
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