NPR News: 09-06-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
US envoys met with Putin to discuss ending the Ukraine war, while the US ambassador to Israel condemned settler violence in the West Bank. The Forest Service paused plans to close dozens of research stations following public outcry. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is poised to break domestic box office records, and US forces struck Iranian oil tankers after naval clashes. Additionally, rescuers freed two people stranded by devastating floods in Nepal.
Topics discussed
US envoys meet Putin; diplomatic efforts on Ukraine
US Ambassador Huckabee on settler violence in West Bank
US Forest Service closes fewer research stations than planned
Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box office records
US military strikes Iranian oil tankers
Nepal flood rescues and death toll update
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