NPR News: 08-23-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Iran vows retaliation against impending U.S. sanctions, while trade tensions escalate as the U.S. and Canada prepare reciprocal 50% tariffs. In domestic news, a lawsuit targets NIPSCO over storm-related power outages in Indiana, and Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii. Additionally, a Texas judge denied a new trial for a teen convicted of murder, and Serena Williams returns to the U.S. Open in mixed doubles.
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Iran threatens retaliation against US sanctions
US and Canada trade tensions and tariffs
Indiana power outage lawsuit and Hawaii storm
Texas stabbing case trial motion denied
Serena Williams returns to US Open
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