NPR News: 09-27-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Iran's foreign minister stated that only diplomacy can end the conflict with the U.S. and Israel after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A powerful northeaster has caused one death and significant damage along the East Coast, while Hurricane Polo weakens as it approaches Mexico and Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii. In politics, New Jersey's Tom Kean Jr. faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in a debate, and Wall Street awaits key labor and inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Topics discussed
Iran rejects US proposal, insists on diplomacy
Nor'easter causes death and damage in Northeast
New Jersey gubernatorial debate scheduled
Wall Street braces for labor and inflation data
Hurricane Polo weakens as it heads to Mexico
Hurricane Nolo skims Hawaii with flood warnings
Alaska's Fat Bear Competition nearing conclusion
NPR public media funding appeal
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