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NPR News: 09-18-2026 2AM EDT

Sep 18, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Vice Officer Christian Castro is now in Minnesota custody after Texas declined to extradite him for a shooting during the immigration crackdown. A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making major physical changes, while Trump touted executive orders for federal lands. The FCC approved a waiver allowing nearly half foreign ownership in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, despite objections. Former Arizona Senator John Kyl died at 84, and the Grand Canyon flooding death toll rose to three.

Topics discussed

Vice Officer Castro in Minnesota custody after shooting Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide notice for changes Trump hosts hunters and signs executive orders FCC approves foreign ownership in Paramount-WBD merger Former Arizona Senator John Kyl dies at 84 John Kyl's career and views on partisanship Grand Canyon flooding death toll rises to three Bare Naked Ladies perform at Bills game in Buffalo Mint Mobile advertisement
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