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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