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NPR News: 05-08-2026 7AM EDT

May 8, 2026·4 min·5-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran seized an oil tanker, claiming it threatened Iranian interests, following U.S.-Iran naval clashes.
  • Tennessee approved controversial new congressional maps splitting Memphis, drawing protests over racial gerrymandering.
  • Public health experts criticize the U.S. government's mu

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