NPR News: 08-02-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump announced a pause on U.S. attacks on Iran amid peace talks, while violence persists in Gaza. Wildfires in Washington state forced evacuations and power outages, and a WestJet flight attendant strike disrupted holiday travel. Other stories include a deadly shooting in Idaho, Amsterdam’s Pride parade following a Berlin attack, and scrutiny over DHS claims of non-citizens on voter rolls.
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Trump pauses Iran attacks; Gaza violence continues
Wildfires in Washington state cause evacuations and power outages
WestJet cancels flights due to flight attendant strike
Shooting at Idaho restaurant leaves three dead
Amsterdam Pride parade proceeds after Berlin attack
DHS claims 250,000 non-citizens on voter rolls in four states
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