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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Michel Martin

Published August 6, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

Iran says it's close to a deal with Oman over navigation on the Strait of Hormuz, a look at the challenges both candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat will face, Trump touts U.S. economy in Vegas.

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