NPR News: 08-23-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s defiant response to new U.S. sanctions and a major wildfire threatening Reno, Nevada. It also reports on Kyle Kirkwood’s victory at the inaugural IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., and the upcoming South Carolina Senate runoff. Additionally, the broadcast highlights the start of the Linda Clancy trial regarding postpartum psychosis and previews a near-total lunar eclipse.
Topics discussed
Iran's defiant stance on U.S. sanctions and war
Nevada wildfire approaches Reno with zero containment
Kyle Kirkwood wins first IndyCar race in Washington D.C.
Power restoration delays in northwest Indiana
South Carolina Senate runoff election endorsements
Trial of woman accused of killing children highlights postpartum care
Near-total lunar eclipse visible across the U.S.
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