NPR News: 08-20-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, citing a fair deal, while negotiators face a Saturday deadline. NPR reports on a controversial Census Bureau study alleging widespread illegal voting by non-citizens, which experts question due to ties with a Trump-aligned think tank. Elsewhere, Russia’s missile strikes killed at least 12 in Kiev, and over 100 Ukrainian POWs returned home. The Justice Department defends the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, who claims political targeting. Additionally, China’s Evergrande founder Hua Qiyan received a life sentence …
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Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Controversial Census report on illegal voting
Russia strikes Kiev and POW exchange update
DOJ defends prosecution of James Comey
Pilot killed in plane-helicopter collision
Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison
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