NPR News: 09-08-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers election observers in New Hampshire, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch’s resignation, and renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine following failed peace talks. The episode also reports on Patrick Clancy’s legal threats regarding online falsehoods about his ex-wife’s mistrial, a Pew study showing increased partisan polarization in views of Islam, and a promotion for the Throughline podcast.
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Canada imposes tariffs on US goods in trade war
DOJ observers at New Hampshire primaries
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to step down
Russia attacks Ukraine after peace talks
Patrick Clancy threatens legal action over online falsehoods
Pew study on American views of Islam
Promo: NPR Throughline podcast
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