NPR News: 09-07-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to South America to discuss narcoterrorism and trade with right-wing leaders. Meanwhile, soaring diesel prices strain Kansas farmers, and buy-now-pay-later debt becomes harder to resolve. President Zelensky meets with US envoys in Kyiv, while New Mexico’s governor rejects Trump’s proposal to rename the state.
Topics discussed
Secretary Rubio's South America trip and drug policy
Record diesel prices strain Kansas farmers
Buy now, pay later debt relief challenges
Zelensky meets Trump envoys in Kyiv
Kindergartners start school in Los Angeles
New Mexico governor responds to renaming proposal
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