NPR News: 09-29-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in broader talks, which President Trump rejected. It also reports on a US Navy aircraft carrier mishap in the Atlantic, the Senate’s passage of the Protect College Sports Act, and the reopening of a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University. Additionally, the segment updates on the missing Nancy Guthrie case, Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial hearing, and SpaceX’s shortened Starship test launch.
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Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US Navy aircraft carrier mishap in Atlantic
Protect College Sports Act clears Senate
Cornell fraternity sexual assault investigation
Search for missing Nancy Guthrie continues
Lindsay Clancy murder case hearing in Boston
SpaceX Starship test launch shortened
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