NPR News: 09-09-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Escalating tensions between the US and Iran feature prominently, with reports of destroyed Iranian oil tankers and intercepted missiles. Smithsonian Institution head Lonnie Bunch announces his retirement amid political pressure from the Trump administration. Investigators probe the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, while the Republican National Convention opens in Dallas. Additionally, the NFL kicks off its season with a new three-strike policy for dangerous tackles, and the LIV Golf tour seeks federal bankruptcy protection after losing Saudi funding.
Topics discussed
US military strikes Iranian oil tankers and retaliates for attacks
Smithsonian director Lonnie Bunch announces retirement
Investigators probe Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami
RNC convention opens in Dallas and NH primary results
NFL season kicks off with new 3-strike safety policy
LIV Golf tour seeks federal bankruptcy protection
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