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NPR News: 09-13-2026 4AM EDT

Sep 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs call for an AI development pause to prioritize safety, while civil rights groups oppose Trump administration census changes that would exclude non-citizens. The DOJ deported an Afghan woman via a new "alien terrorist" court, and a search continues for a missing Indonesian ship. Additionally, the Venice Film Festival awarded its Golden Lion, a British museum removed an Egyptian mummy from display, and the US women's basketball team advanced to the FIBA World Cup final.

Topics discussed

AI CEOs call for pause on development and IPOs Civil rights groups oppose Trump census changes First deportation via alien terrorist removal court Passenger ship missing in Java Sea Venice Film Festival awards announced British Museum removes Egyptian mummy from display US women beat Spain in FIBA World Cup
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