NPR News: 09-26-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill declared a state of emergency as a nor'easter brings severe weather to coastal communities, while residents of Hawaii’s Big Island brace for life-threatening flooding from Hurricane Nolo. In Washington, President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded a state visit marked by mutual praise but unresolved tensions over AI and semiconductors. The CDC’s website now lists one measles death amid a national resurgence, following weeks of tension over the agency’s reliability. Additionally, Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting…
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New Jersey declares state of emergency for nor'easter
Hurricane Nolo and Polo weather updates
Trump and Xi Jinping state visit wrap-up
CDC measles death count and public health tensions
Iran nuclear talks and Strait of Hormuz conditions
US troops assist Ecuador in drug cartel arrests
Wall Street markets close winning week
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