NPR News: 08-30-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Iran’s ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan following US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Icelanders voted against EU membership amid geopolitical concerns, while NASA’s Roman Space Telescope successfully launched to study dark energy. The broadcast also reports on rising flood risks in Nepal, a mixed-reception tribute to Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry, and the weekend box office led by Spider-Man.
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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan
Iceland votes against EU membership
NASA's Roman space telescope launches
Flooding warnings in Nepal
Grand Ole Opry honors Dolly Parton
Weekend box office results
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