NPR News: 09-05-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
Iran announces preemptive strikes on US bases in Jordan and Syria, while rescuers pull two more survivors from Nepal’s devastating floods. The CDC reports a record-breaking cyclosporiasis season with over 18,000 confirmed cases, and diesel prices hit a new national high. Additionally, a mistrial was declared in the murder case of Lindsey Clancy, and Texas approved controversial social studies standards that critics say discriminate against Muslims.
Topics discussed
Iran announces preemptive strikes on US bases
Nepal floods: Two more survivors rescued
Record-breaking cyclosporiasis cases in US
Diesel prices hit record high
Mistrial declared in Lindsey Clancy murder case
Texas approves controversial social studies standards
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