NPR News: 09-04-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a Massachusetts murder trial where a deadlocked jury prompts a mistrial request, and the Trump administration’s plan to begin construction on a controversial D.C. arch despite legal challenges. The broadcast also reports on the arrival of Moderna’s first mRNA flu shot in pharmacies, Wall Street declines, and Argentina’s new oil sanctions regarding the Falkland Islands. Finally, the UN votes to phase out the Mercator map to better represent Africa’s size.
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Sponsor: Mattress Firm
Lindsey Clancy trial jury deadlock and mistrial request
Trump administration breaks ground on DC Arch despite lawsuit
First mRNA flu shot approved and shipping to pharmacies
Wall Street markets down; Argentina announces oil sanctions
Argentina's claim to Falkland Islands and UK relations
UN vote to phase out Mercator map in favor of accurate Africa depiction
Sponsor: Charles Schwab and Choiceology podcast
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