NPR News: 09-22-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump reported a three-hour meeting with Iranian officials, framing the outcome as either a deal or "obliteration." He also called for a ban on diesel exports to curb high prices. In New York, Israeli PM Netanyahu faced criticism from NYC Mayor Mamdani over an ICC arrest warrant. Additionally, the report covers a strong job market for non-college graduates, a federal judge striking down an immigration directive, and the decline of California's wine industry.
Topics discussed
Trump and Iran hold 3-hour meeting at UN
Trump calls for ban on diesel fuel exports
Netanyahu targets NYC Mayor Mamdani at UN
Strong job market for young workers without degrees
US stock market holds near record high
Judge strikes down directive barring immigrants from Head Start
Fall equinox and urban sun alignments
California wine growers struggle with declining demand
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