NPR News: 09-17-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the White House's dismissal of a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran, the withdrawal of Lance Schroyer's ICE director nomination, and the death of former Senator John Kyl. The broadcast also reports on King Charles hosting an AI safety summit in Scotland, a significant jump in US mortgage rates to 6.95%, and the discovery of a new wild cat species in Bolivia.
Topics discussed
White House dismisses UN report on US war crimes in Iran
Withdrawal of ICE Director nominee Lance Schroyer
Death of former Senate Minority Whip John Kyl
King Charles hosts AI leaders summit in Scotland
US mortgage rates jump to 6.95 percent
Discovery of new tiger cat species in Bolivia
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