NPR News: 09-15-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
The Pentagon’s inspector general reports $33 billion spent on the Iran war, excluding base damage costs. NATO jets shot down a drone near Lithuania, while the Supreme Court blocked new mail-in ballot restrictions for midterms. The Kennedy Center faces imminent bankruptcy, and the US acknowledged deploying weapons in space. Finally, "Widow's Bay" dominated the Emmys, with Matthew Rhys winning two lead actor awards.
Topics discussed
Pentagon report: $33B cost of war with Iran
NATO jets shoot down drone near Lithuania
Supreme Court blocks USPS mail-in ballot changes
Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy and potential closure
US acknowledges deployment of weapons in space
Emmy Awards: 'Widow's Bay' and Matthew Rhys win big
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