NPR News: 08-20-2026 11AM EDT

Aug 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers Iran dismissing Trump’s sanction threats amid ongoing tensions, a deadly Russian missile strike on Kiev, and California’s new wildfire landscaping rules. The broadcast also reports the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion and lower Wall Street trading. Additionally, it details testimony in the Tupac Shakur murder trial regarding Dwayne Davis and announces Prince Harry and Meghan’s extended return to the UK for their children’s schooling.

Topics discussed

Iran dismisses Trump's threat of economic sanctions Russian missile attack on Kiev kills at least 12 California adopts strict wildfire landscaping rules National debt hits record $40 trillion Witness testimony in Tupac Shakur murder trial Prince Harry and Meghan move back to UK

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