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NPR News: 09-05-2026 8PM EDT

Sep 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the search for 900 missing in a glacier-induced flood, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s visit to the West Bank, and rising fertilizer costs for U.S. farmers due to trade disputes with Canada. The report also details U.S. military strikes on Iranian oil tankers, Pacific Island leaders’ concerns over a Chinese missile test, and a new ban on AI use in New York City elementary and middle schools.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Nepal floods: Rescues and missing persons at hydro facilities US Ambassador Huckabee on settler violence in West Bank US-Canada trade dispute and rising costs for farmers US military strikes Iranian oil tankers Pacific Islands Forum concerns over ICBM test NYC schools ban AI for elementary and middle students Introduction to NPR's 'If You Can Keep It' series
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