NPR News: 09-07-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Federal aviation investigators probe a deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami. A Trump-backed super PAC begins spending in the Texas Senate race, while the administration seeks Supreme Court approval to restrict mail-in voting. Nepal observes a day of mourning for flood victims, and gas prices hit a record high. Additionally, Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii, and new research links thousands of genetic variants to personality traits.
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Sponsor: Charles Schwab
Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami
MAGA Inc. spending in Texas Senate race
Supreme Court request on mail-in voting
Nepal floods mourning and rescue efforts
Hurricane Lowell approaching Hawaii
Genetics and personality traits study
US Open tennis quarterfinals
Promo: Fresh Air podcast
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