Grand Canyon Flooding, Historic Oil Deal & Mapping the Universe - Monday, August 31, 2026
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The news to know for Monday, August 31, 2026! We'll tell you about flash flooding at the Grand Canyon, and update you on the floods that impacted thousands of people in Nepal. Also, why the U.S. and Iran are once again trading fire. And what the U.S. gets from a massive new deal with Venezuela. Plus, why certain food safety rules could be changing, what NASA's powerful new telescope could tell us about the universe, and who's on top in sports — football, golf, soccer, and tennis all had big moments this weekend.
Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!
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