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NPR News: 08-20-2026 2AM EDT

August 20, 2026·4 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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This NPR News episode covers key developments in U.S.-Iran tensions, housing market trends, federal scrutiny of personalized pricing, U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, a rejected Alaska land swap for road construction, and weather threats in Hawaii, offering a concise update on national and

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