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AP NewsCast 3pm EDT

Sep 23, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant UN General Assembly address, rejecting Trump's threats and accusing the US of terrorism, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Iran's standing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged continued economic pressure on Russia to end the war, warning that sanctions relief prolongs the conflict. The report also covers a second arrest in the death of a Black woman in Mississippi, lower stock markets, and a groundbreaking talent show on Los Angeles' Skid Row that highlighted the resilience and value of the homeless community.

Topics discussed

Iran's defiant response to Trump at the UN Secretary of State Rubio on Iran's standing Zelensky urges continued pressure on Russia News briefs: Mississippi arrest and stock market First talent show on LA's Skid Row Sponsored segment: ChatGPT for Business Sponsored segment: Pepperidge Farm cookies
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