NPR News: 08-18-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a last-minute U.S.-Canada tariff deal that may revive the Keystone XL pipeline. Incumbent Democrats win primary races in Florida, while the Trump administration moves to repeal a national forest logging ban. The broadcast also reports on Israeli strikes in Gaza, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and a settlement ending racial profiling at Atlanta’s airport.
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U.S.-Canada tariff deal and Keystone XL pipeline
Florida primary races: Wasserman Schultz and Moskowitz
Trump administration repeals forest logging ban
Israeli strike in Gaza kills six despite peace talks
Trump denies Iran talks; Strait of Hormuz status
Settlement ends racial profiling at Atlanta airport
Asian markets drop amid AI stock losses
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