NPR News: 08-19-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump pausing tariffs on Canadian imports after a trade deal revived the Keystone XL pipeline. It reports on Florida Congressman Corey Mills losing his primary, the Dwayne Davis trial regarding Tupac Shakur’s murder, and Liberia agreeing to accept US deportees. Additionally, the broadcast details a cholera outbreak in Myanmar and an appeal hearing for Australian murderer Erin Patterson.
Topics discussed
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Keystone XL pipeline revived and trade negotiations
Florida primary loss and California special election
Strait of Hormuz status and Oman negotiations
Tupac Shakur murder trial testimony begins
Liberia agrees to accept US deportees
Cholera outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar
Appeal hearing for 'mushroom murderer' Erin Patterson
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