NPR News: 09-05-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
The US struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 48-hour notice before beginning excavation for a proposed Washington arch. The US Forest Service confirmed it will keep 41 research stations open, reversing earlier fears of deeper cuts. Gasoline prices rose to $4.14 per gallon, while diesel hit a record high. The UN adopted a new equal-area world map, with the US voting against the resolution.
Topics discussed
US strikes Iranian oil tankers after missile threats
Legal challenge halts Washington Arch excavation
Forest Service closes fewer research stations than feared
Gasoline and diesel prices hit new highs
UN adopts new world map to correct Africa's size
Army Corps restarts invasive carp barrier project
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