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AP NewsCast 1pm EDT

Sep 17, 2026 · 2m

Summary

AP News reports that the Kennedy Center will close for at least seven days due to structural safety risks, a move following a court rejection of adding President Trump’s name to the building. The broadcast also covers UN findings of potential US war crimes in Iran, the death of former Arizona Senator John McCain, and rising mortgage rates. Additionally, it notes Canada’s potential EU associate membership, a body found in the Grand Canyon, and Ireland’s decision to boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.

Topics discussed

Kennedy Center closure and structural safety concerns Political opposition to Kennedy Center changes UN report on US strikes in Iran and John McCain's death Mortgage rates and Canada's EU associate membership Body found in Grand Canyon after flash flood Family statement on Grand Canyon victim Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision over Israel Managing symptoms of indolent systemic mastocytosis WebMD Health Discovered podcast promotion BMW Certified pre-owned vehicle advertisement
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