NPR News: 09-27-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Xi’s return after Washington talks, where a rare earths trade truce was extended by just two months due to mutual distrust. A nor’easter brings severe flooding and a state of emergency to New York, while Pope Leo concludes his Paris visit with a mass on the Champs-Élysées. Additionally, the report details Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Cleveland Orchestra’s strike, and major college football results including Oregon’s victory over USC.
Topics discussed
Xi Jinping returns home after trade talks with Trump
Rare earths trade truce extended by two months
Northeast storm causes flooding and power outages
Pope Leo leads mass in Paris and urges against consumerism
Pope's upcoming schedule in Lourdes and Metz
Trump rejects Iranian offer to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Cleveland Orchestra goes on strike over salary demands
College football results and player injuries
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